In September, Houston, from Hillsong Australia, denied reports that the White House rejected to have him at a state dinner with Australian leaders.
The Wall Street Journal reported at the time that Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, who is a Christian and friends with Houston, wanted him there but that the White House turned down the PM’s request.
Wonderful stopping by a worship leaders briefing today at the @WhiteHouse! America is a proud Nation of believers and our Administration will always defend the freedom of religion of every American, of every faith! pic.twitter.com/1IaeQ1gOZJ
— Vice President Mike Pence (@VP) December 6, 2019
In a video put online on Tuesday posted by the White House, Houston said he had just been praying for Donald Trump in the Oval Office and that “I do, as an Australian, really believe that we need a strong America in the world, and when America is strong the world is a better place.”
“When America is strong, the world is a better place. What a great opportunity it’s been to see some of the initiatives that are happening to help freedom of religion.” @BrianCHouston pic.twitter.com/NAzBDsFF9t
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) December 9, 2019
He praised initiatives which he said were helping freedom of religion by the administration.
“What a great opportunity it has been to see some of the initiatives that are happening…
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