{"id":2554568,"date":"2026-01-27T19:33:01","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T00:33:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-the-incredible-moment-a-man-in-an-iowa-diner-asks-to-pray-for-trump-and-trumps-perfect-response-3\/"},"modified":"2026-01-27T19:34:43","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T00:34:43","slug":"watch-the-incredible-moment-a-man-in-an-iowa-diner-asks-to-pray-for-trump-and-trumps-perfect-response-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-the-incredible-moment-a-man-in-an-iowa-diner-asks-to-pray-for-trump-and-trumps-perfect-response-3\/","title":{"rendered":"WATCH: The Incredible Moment a Man in an Iowa Diner Asks to Pray for Trump, and Trump&#8217;s Perfect Response"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">38<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fwatch-the-incredible-moment-a-man-in-an-iowa-diner-asks-to-pray-for-trump-and-trumps-perfect-response-3%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2554568&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>During a stop at the Machine Shed restaurant near Des Moines, an Iowa man asked President Donald Trump if he could pray for him before Trump\u2019s economic speech; Trump agreed and the man offered a short prayer thanking God for the president and asking for wisdom, discernment, health, peace and protection \u201cagainst the world, the devil, the flesh, and all principalities.\u201d Those nearby responded \u201cAmen,\u201d and Trump thanked him, calling Iowans \u201cgreat people.\u201d The article frames the moment within broader calls from Christian leaders\u2014such as Franklin Graham and Dutch Sheets\u2014for nationwide prayer for Trump and his management amid decisions over the Middle East and unrest in Minnesota, citing ephesians 6\u2019s language about spiritual warfare and urging protection and divine guidance for the president. social posts and video of the encounter circulated online.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_0)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_1)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>An Iowa man asked President Donald Trump if he could pray for him on Tuesday before the American leader was to deliver a speech about the economy.<\/p>\n<p>Trump made a stop at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.c-span.org\/program\/white-house-event\/pres-trump-visits-restaurant-in-urbandale-ia\/672386\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Machine Shed<\/a> outside of Des Moines before the address, when he stopped to speak to the man and others sitting in one of the restaurant&rsquo;s booths.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Can I pray for you real quick?&rdquo; the man asked.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Absolutely &mdash; come on!&rdquo; Trump responded.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Lord God, we give you thanks for this president,&rdquo; the Iowan began.<\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} else { \t\t\t\tdocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() { \t\t\t\t\tfunction loadScript(src) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst script=document.createElement(\"script\"); \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.src=src; \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.async=true; \t\t\t\t\t\tdocument.body.appendChild(script); \t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\tfunction findPreviousParagraph(selector, x) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst targetElement=document.querySelector(selector); \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!targetElement) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.warn(\"Target element not found.\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\treturn null; \t\t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Get all <\/p>\n<p> elements in order as they appear in the document \t\t\t\t\t\tlet paragraphs=Array.from(document.querySelectorAll(\"p\")); 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\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}, \t\t\t\t\t\t\t{ threshold: 0.5 } \/\/ Adjust threshold as needed \t\t\t\t\t\t);  \t\t\t\t\t\tobserver.observe(element); \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Find the 1st paragraph before #stnvideo and observe it \t\t\t\t\tlet paragraphToObserve=findPreviousParagraph(\"#stnvideo\", 2); \t\t\t\t\tobserveElement(paragraphToObserve); \t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We pray for continued wisdom. We pray for discernment. We pray for health. We pray for more peace. We pray for protection against the world, the devil, the flesh, and all principalities, Lord,&rdquo; he said.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">WATCH: The incredible moment in an Iowa diner as man asks to pray for Trump.<\/p>\n<p>Trump&rsquo;s response: &ldquo;Absolutely!&rsquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/W3vNihiEPa\">pic.twitter.com\/W3vNihiEPa<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; The Western Journal (@WesternJournalX) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WesternJournalX\/status\/2016259471601815840?\">January 27, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The man drew his brief <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/trump-loved-christmas-card-gen-patton-sent-troops-1944-asking-prayers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">prayer<\/a> to a close, and those around Trump agreed with the sentiments he expressed with a hearty, &ldquo;Amen!&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>After the prayer, Trump thanked the man and said to other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-the-incredible-moment-a-man-in-an-iowa-diner-asks-to-pray-for-trump-and-trumps-perfect-response\/\" title=\"WATCH: The Incredible ... a ... in an ... Asks to Pray for Trump, and Trump&#039;s Perfect Response\">restaurant patrons nearby<\/a>, &ldquo;Great people in Iowa.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Patron in Machine Shed restaurant in Iowa prays over President Trump &#128591;&#127996;&#127482;&#127480; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/OOG4uUZ0v5\">pic.twitter.com\/OOG4uUZ0v5<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Margo Martin (@MargoMartin47) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MargoMartin47\/status\/2016259206576300070?\">January 27, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>By principalities, the Iowa man was referring to <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >spiritual warfare taking place<\/a> in the unseen world.<\/p>\n<p>The apostle Paul gave a glimpse into the ongoing spiritual war in the world, writing in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biblegateway.com\/passage\/?search=Ephesians%206&amp;version=ESV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ephesians 6<\/a>, &ldquo;Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Many Christian leaders have been exhorting people to pray for the nation and for President Trump, given the decisions he is having to make between war and peace in the Middle East, and dealing with the ongoing civil unrest in Minnesota.<\/p>\n<p>On Jan. 14, evangelist Franklin Graham called for Americans to join together in prayer at noon local time that day for Trump and those serving in the administration.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;They need God to guide them and direct them, especially our president,&rdquo; Graham said.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Reverend <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Franklin_Graham?\">@Franklin_Graham<\/a> is urging Americans to join a National Day of Prayer, lifting up the nation&rsquo;s leaders: &ldquo;OUR COUNTRY IS IN TROUBLE.&rdquo; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/dJwaPeTHrQ\">pic.twitter.com\/dJwaPeTHrQ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; FOX &amp; Friends (@foxandfriends) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/foxandfriends\/status\/2011456598691152230?\">January 14, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Similarly, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/christian-leaders-see-prophetic-significance-trumps-meeting-bin-salman-overall-middle-east-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dutch Sheets<\/a> on his &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.givehim15.com\/prayer\/page\/2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Give Him 15<\/a>&rdquo; podcast earlier this month exhorted everyone to join in what&rsquo;s called the &ldquo;Big Ben Minute.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>During World War II, the British would take at least a minute at 9:00 p.m. daily to pray together in their fight against Nazi <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/just-12-words-gen-eisenhower-announced-end-wwii-europe-80-years-ago\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Germany<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Regarding protecting Trump and his team, Sheets prayed, &ldquo;Release Your angels to have charge over them, to watch over, protect, and defend against all the schemes of darkness. According to Isaiah 28:18, we plead the blood of Jesus against all <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-the-incredible-moment-a-man-in-an-iowa-diner-asks-to-pray-for-trump-and-trumps-perfect-response-2\/\" title=\"WATCH: The Incredible ... a ... in an ... Asks to Pray for Trump, and Trump&#039;s Perfect Response\">demonic powers set<\/a> against President Trump and his administration. Shut the gates of sabotage!&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;And Father God, on the one-year anniversary of President Trump&rsquo;s inauguration, we commit to You the year to come. Please make yourself known to President Trump in unmistakable ways. Show him Your love. Impart to him grace to stand even more effectively as a true father for the nation. And if he moves in any direction you deem detrimental, grant him wisdom to realign with Your heart and priorities,&rdquo; he added.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GMQcjTblAzU?si=QXH90lzA7qWctQ6U\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Sheets concluded, &ldquo;And Father, on the 250th anniversary of America&rsquo;s independence, we ask you to take the lead. Move again with a freedom movement for America, and for the nations of the earth. Help us to be minutemen for this movement &mdash; move upon many to participate in the nightly minute of prayer. In Jesus&rsquo; name, amen.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>So be it! 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