Trump's intersections with the church, much like his presidency, have largely been met with controversy and conflict.
, as it's known, has been graced at least once by every U.S. president since 1816. Those moments have generally been serene or low-key, often befitting a house of worship.
As Trump attended the service and, later, his inauguration, protesters clashed with police on the streets of the nation's capital while attempting to reach the National Mall.On Sept. 3, 2017, the president and first lady went to the church to mark the National Day of Prayer for victims of Hurricane Harvey, which had brought severe flooding on Houston and other parts of the Gulf Coast.
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