Trump Names Bishop Barron to International Religious Freedom Watchdog
Trump’s picks include a bishop, an evangelical pastor and a former adviser as the commission seeks to fill vacancies and advance religious freedom abroad.
- On Wednesday, Sept. 16, President Donald Trump appointed Bishop Robert E. Barron of Winona-Rochester, Minnesota, to the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom, an independent body that advises the President and Congress on religious liberty matters.
- Formed by Congress over 30 years ago, the bipartisan Commission monitors religious freedom globally. Advocates previously expressed urgency for new appointments after several commissioners reached the end of their terms in May.
- Trump also nominated Andrew Brunson, an evangelical pastor formerly imprisoned in Turkey, and Joe Grogan, a former domestic policy adviser. Barron stated, "I was honored to accept President Trump's invitation to serve on the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom."
- Separately, President Trump nominated Jane "Cissie" Lynch, daughter of Franklin Graham and granddaughter of Billy Graham, as ambassador-at-large for international religious freedom. This State Department role requires Senate confirmation.
- USCIRF Chair Asif Mahmood noted, "Filling these roles demonstrates the ongoing commitment of the United States to international religious freedom as a priority in foreign policy." The Commission remains strictly bipartisan, with members chosen by leaders of both parties.
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Trump Appoints Bishop Robert Barron as Members of the Commission for International Religious Freedom
The Catholic bishop of Winona-Rochester will join the independent body that oversees religious freedom abroad and makes foreign policy recommendations to the US government.
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Trump names Bishop Barron to international religious freedom watchdog
President Trump's new appointees to the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom include Bishop Robert E. Barron of Winona-Rochester, Minnesota.
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Bishop Robert Barron was appointed by Trump to the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, alongside Joe Grogan and Andrew Brunson.
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