Christian Democrat Responds to Criticism for Praying with President Trump

(FaithWire) Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) is facing criticism for praying with President Donald Trump during this weeks National Prayer Breakfast but the Democratic lawmaker isnt backing down. In a tweet thread published Thursday evening Coons said he prays for the president regularly." During his prayer this week the politician asked God to grant President Trump wisdom grace and peace." Coons explained in his tweets that sometimes the best way for politicians to serve their constituents is by joining hands in prayer or reflection to remind ourselves that as public servants we share the same obligations to do whats best for the country we all love." The Delaware lawmaker and Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) both of whom prayed with Trump were the co-chairs of the National Prayer Breakfast.