President Donald Trump is set to host more than 60 CEOs and business leaders at the White House on Monday for a special luncheon recognizing their contributions to faith-based charities. The event, held in the State Dining Room, aims to strengthen ongoing partnerships between these business leaders and the White House Faith Office.
Notable attendees include Hobby Lobby founder David Greene, Jockey International CEO Debra Waller, Quest Events founder Lee Dunlap, Aethon Energy founder Albert Huddleston, and Jimmy Shoppa of Shoppa’s Material Handling.
The president will be joined by several Cabinet members and senior officials, including Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler, National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett, Pastor Paula White, and Faith Director Jenny Korn. Each is expected to speak during the event.
The luncheon marks the first of its kind and highlights the administration’s ongoing commitment to merging faith and economic initiatives. According to White House Faith Office officials, the invited CEOs are known for their significant involvement in charitable work, both in the U.S. and abroad.
In his remarks, President Trump is expected to emphasize the Faith Office’s central role in his agenda and call on business leaders to support key initiatives such as foster care and adoption, fatherhood programs, poverty reduction, addiction recovery, and reentry support for former inmates.
“These are purpose-driven leaders who use their success to uplift others,” a senior official said. “Faith and the economy are working together to make America stronger — spiritually and financially.”
Established by executive order in February, the White House Faith Office is tasked with empowering religious organizations and community groups to better serve families and local communities. It operates under the Domestic Policy Council and works closely with faith leaders to shape policy in line with core American values.
“President Trump is not only restoring economic strength, he’s bringing faith back to the forefront,” said senior advisor Paula White. “Leaders who give their time and resources to help others reflect what this country stands for.”
The White House says the Faith Office will continue to play a pivotal role in uniting public policy with the moral and charitable work of faith-based organizations across the nation.
