Paula White-Cain, senior advisor and director of the White House Faith Office, believes her position is a divine calling. With over two decades of friendship with former President Donald Trump, she remains steadfast in her mission to safeguard religious liberty, a commitment she feels is under unprecedented threat in America today.

White-Cain, who has known Trump and his family for more than 24 years, attributes her White House role to a “strong conviction” that religious freedoms are in jeopardy. She points to various issues, including the FBI’s investigation of the Catholic Church, restrictions on pro-life activism, and high-profile cases like Coach Joe Kennedy’s fight for prayer on the 50-yard line.

“We’re in trouble, and that’s only the beginning,” White-Cain warned, highlighting what she sees as a systematic erosion of faith-based rights. According to her, many Americans remain unaware of the gravity of these issues, partly because they fail to realize how politics influence everyday life.

White-Cain’s involvement with Trump began unexpectedly. She recalls receiving a phone call from Trump 24 years ago after he had listened to one of her sermons. “You’ve got the ‘it’ factor,” Trump told her, to which she responded, “Oh, sir, we call that the anointing.” From that moment on, a friendship blossomed, one rooted in faith and mutual respect.

When Trump later considered running for president, White-Cain felt it necessary to pray about it. She gathered 30 pastors at Trump Tower, where they spent six and a half hours in prayer. She recalls telling Trump, “You’re gonna be president, but I hate the price you’re gonna pay,” a prophetic statement considering the political turbulence that followed.

One of the darkest moments in Trump’s presidency, according to White-Cain, was the attempted assassination in Butler, Pennsylvania, last year. Overcome with emotion as she reflected on the incident, she remembered praying fervently for his survival. When news broke that Trump had survived, White-Cain believed it was nothing short of divine intervention.

Throughout her journey alongside Trump, White-Cain made a personal vow: never to take money from the former president. Even now, in her official capacity, she continues this tradition. “I’ve kept that covenant with God,” she said, explaining that she won’t accept a salary for her work in the White House.

White-Cain sees Trump’s reelection as a reflection of public dissatisfaction and a reaffirmation of faith. She believes that God spared Trump for a purpose, and she remains committed to her mission of protecting religious liberties from what she views as increasing governmental encroachment.

Despite criticism, White-Cain remains resolute in her belief that Trump’s faith is genuine and that his leadership is divinely guided. She views her role in the White House Faith Office not as a political appointment but as a sacred duty to ensure that people of all faiths have the right to worship freely.

White-Cain’s journey from preacher to presidential advisor is a testament to her conviction that God has a plan for Trump and America. “He knows without a shadow of a doubt that God saved him,” she said, emphasizing her belief that the former president’s survival is part of a divine purpose.

As the nation continues to wrestle with challenges to religious freedom, White-Cain’s message remains clear: faith and perseverance will ultimately prevail.