Trump Religious Liberty Commission Advisor Resigns In Protest [View all]

Source: Newsweek

Published Mar 13, 2026 at 04:57 AM EDT updated Mar 13, 2026 at 06:27 AM EDT


Sameerah Munshi, an advisor on the White House Religious Liberty Commission, has resigned in protest over the war in Iran and the removal of Carrie Prejean Boller from the board.

Boller, the former Miss California USA turned social media influencer, was removed from the commission in February after Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, who chairs the board, accused her of attempting to "hijack" a hearing on antisemitism. Newsweek has reached out to the Commission outside of regular business hours for comment.

Why It Matters

The fallout at the Commission comes amid concerns over the Iran war. The U.S. military and Israel launched strikes on Iran earlier this month in what has been dubbed Operation Epic Fury, and tensions are high over the military action.

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