Paula White

Met: Met in person at the White House on May 16, 2025 Role(s): Trump's Spiritual State Office Director, Pastor, Head of White House Faith Office Last interaction: May 16, 2025 meeting at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building

Contact Information

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Professional Background

Serves as "Trump's spiritual state office director" in the administration
Heads the White House Faith Office, which has representatives in every cabinet agency
Pastor who was mentored by T.D. Jakes
Has a significant role or connection at the White House
Christian faith leader with apparent influence in the administration
Has shown interest in Gary's music festival concept
Focused on allocating government funding to Christian initiatives
Has invited Gary to help in a volunteer capacity, especially at the intersection of faith and technology

Strategic Value

White House access and formal administration position
Connection to faith communities and religious networks
Connection to T.D. Jakes's wider religious network and influence
Potential supporter of Alpha's educational model for faith communities
Possible collaborator on festival initiatives
Could help bridge faith communities and innovative education
Part of Trump's inner circle of advisors on faith matters
Controls access to significant government funding for faith-based initiatives
Has positioned faith representatives in every cabinet agency to prevent Christian discrimination

Connection Status

Initial meeting took place at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on May 16, 2025. From Gary's conversation with Secret Service agent John:

"I'm here for Paula White. You know Paula White. Trump's spiritual state office director. She, um, she's a pastor who mentored by T.D. Jakes...and she is interested in my [work]."

She has expressed interest in Gary's festival concepts:

"I'm working on a big festival...like a festival. We're trying to [have] one here."

Gary participated in a half-day summit on May 16, 2025, which included intense prayer sessions for Paula and her work.

Paula has invited Gary to assist her in a volunteer capacity, noting that there appears to be a gap in her team for someone with expertise at the intersection of advanced technology and faith.

Potential Collaboration Areas

Music and cultural festival development, potentially in DC or other locations
Connections between faith communities and Alpha Schools
Faith-based educational initiatives
Cross-denominational community building
White House/government connections for Alpha initiatives
Potential informal access to Trump administration officials
Access to government funding for Christian initiatives
Technology and faith integration projects

Approach Strategy

Focus on the trans-denominational aspects of proposed initiatives
Emphasize the cultural relevance and cross-generational appeal
Connect faith-based initiatives to educational outcomes
Position Alpha as technologically advanced but faith-friendly
Demonstrate understanding of faith community needs and values
Leverage her connection to T.D. Jakes in developing faith-based educational models
Highlight expertise in technology that could benefit faith initiatives

White House Faith Initiative (Insights from Gary's discussion on June 1, 2025)

Embedding Faith Officers in Cabinet Agencies: Gary revealed that Paula White, under Trump's direction, has embedded a faith officer in every cabinet agency (e.g., Commerce, Education, Agriculture). "(1:39:36) Trump has allowed her to embed, or instructed her to embed a faith officer in every Catholic agency."
- This is reportedly "(1:40:55) not public knowledge."
- The nominal purpose is anti-discrimination, but it signifies a deep integration of faith into the presidency.
Paula White's Influence & Position:
- Described as "(1:40:24) Trump's personal pastor" and "(1:40:44) one of the most powerful people in the country."
- Her office is located "(1:41:45) right next to the West Wing."
- Gary was invited to a "White House Faith Leader Summit" with her (actual meeting date May 16, 2025).

Interactions

May 16, 2025: Met at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building to discuss possible music/cultural festival concept and potential collaborations. Participated in a half-day summit that included prayer sessions. Paula invited Gary to assist her in a volunteer capacity.
May 16, 2025 (Referenced by Gary on June 1, 2025): Gary met Paula White at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building. He was invited to a White House Faith Leader Summit. He learned about her role as Trump's White House Faith Office Director and her initiative to embed faith officers in all cabinet agencies. This information was shared by Gary during his conversation with David Kobrosky on June 1, 2025.

Notes

Paula White heads the White House Faith Office and holds a formal position in the Trump administration as "spiritual state office director," giving her significant influence in faith-related policy and initiatives. Her connection to T.D. Jakes, a prominent and influential pastor, further extends her network within religious communities.

The May 16 meeting suggests she has a genuine interest in Gary's festival concepts and cultural initiatives. Her position could provide Alpha with valuable connections both within the administration and across faith communities nationwide.

The White House Faith Office has representatives in every cabinet agency, including Commerce and Education, who help ensure there is no Christian discrimination. Paula is focused on allocating government funding (potentially "billions of dollars") to Christian initiatives over the next few years.

Her invitation for Gary to assist in a volunteer capacity, particularly at the intersection of faith and technology, presents a significant opportunity for influence and access to resources. This relationship should be nurtured as a potential bridge between innovative educational approaches, technology, and traditional faith communities.

Gary's conversation with David Kobrosky on June 1, 2025, reiterated the significance of his May 16 meeting with Paula White. Key takeaways include Paula White's considerable influence within the Trump administration and her strategic initiative to place faith officers in every cabinet agency—a detail Gary noted is not public knowledge. This reinforces her role as a crucial contact for understanding and potentially engaging with faith-related policy and initiatives at the highest levels of government.

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Contact Information​

Professional Background​

Strategic Value​

Connection Status​

Potential Collaboration Areas​

Approach Strategy​

White House Faith Initiative (Insights from Gary's discussion on June 1, 2025)​

Interactions​

Notes​

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