Oklahoma's state superintendent Ryan Walters defended his position on mandating public schools begin incorporating the Bible into lessons on CNN Monday.

Oklahoma state superintendent Ryan Walters announces a new agency aimed at promoting religious liberty and patriotism. Walters says the Office of Religious Liberty and patriotism at the State Department of Education will offer support to teachers and students.

Ryan Walters ordered Oklahoma schools on Thursday to show students a video, which included a prayer for Donald Trump.

Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters clashed with CNN's Pamela Brown over his mandate to incorporate the Bible into public schools.

Oklahoma Superintendent Ryan Walters defended a controversial video he required public school superintendents to play for students where he prays over Republican President-elect Donald Trump, saying Tuesday that he has “religious beliefs as well that I get the freedom to express.