washington u.s. president donald trump defend order temporarily bar entry people seven majority-muslim nations come intense criticism home abroad say thursday crucial ensure religious freedom tolerance america trump speak prayer breakfast attend politicians faith leaders guests include jordan king abdullah say want prevent beachhead intolerance spread unite state world trouble go straighten ok fix things trump say speech trump executive order week ago put 120-day halt u.s. refugee program bar syrian refugees indefinitely impose 90-day suspension people seven predominantly muslim countries iran iraq libya somalia sudan syria yemen measure trump say aim protect country terrorist attack draw protest legal challenge trump wealthy businessman former reality tv star never previously hold public office swear jan. 20 also seek reassure large crowd nature phone call world leaders washington post say trump tense call australia prime minister immigration order believe hear tough phone call worry worry trump say specify call refer take advantage every nation world virtually go happen anymore say trump campaign stance america first say would ensure country take advantage trade foreign relations trump say violence religious minorities must end nations moral obligation speak violence nations duty work together confront confront viciously say trump say unite state take necessary action recent days protect religious liberty unite state refer immigration action critics measure accuse violate constitutional guarantee religious freedom designate countries majority-muslim slam door shut refugees trump say move necessary ensure thorough vet people come unite state nation generous immigration system world would exploit generosity undermine value hold dear trump say would seek enter country purpose spread violence oppress people base upon faith lifestyle right allow beachhead intolerance spread nation say trump say administration new system would ensure people enter unite state embrace u.s. value include religious liberty also pledge get rid johnson amendment tax provision prevent tax-exempt charities like church involve political campaign white house say wednesday issue update guidance travel order clarify legal permanent residents green card holders designate countries require waiver enter unite state trump say travel ban need ensure u.s. religious freedom