WATCH: Trump says political opponents ‘wanted to take God and religion out of your lives’

President Donald Trump addressed a group of faith leaders on Monday, saying that his political opponents ‘wanted to take God and religion out of your lives.’

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The president began his remarks at an event hosted by the White House Faith Office by expressing his support for religion in public life.

“A nation that prays is a nation that prospers,” he said.

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Trump’s remarks quickly turned from religion to the economy. He called Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell “a knucklehead, stupid guy” who is costing the country hundreds of billions of dollars.

He continued by touting the billions taken in by U.S. tariffs so far.

“I’ve always made money,” he said. “Now I’m making it for you people.”