President Trump criticizes Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde for urging him to show mercy to immigrants and transgender children during the national prayer service. He labels her 'ungracious' and 'not very good at her job,' calling the service 'boring and uninspiring.'
President Donald Trump has responded to criticism from Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde during the national prayer service in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday. Budde, during her sermon, addressed Trump directly, urging him to show 'mercy' to immigrants and transgender children affected by his policies. She highlighted the contributions of immigrants and pleaded for compassion for those fearing deportation or discrimination.
Trump, however, took to Truth Social after midnight on Wednesday, labeling Budde 'very ungracious' and 'not very good at her job.' He accused her of bringing politics into the church 'in a very ungracious way' and characterized the service as 'boring and uninspiring.' Trump also demanded an apology from Budde and her church.This exchange highlights the ongoing tension between Trump's administration and prominent religious leaders regarding his stance on immigration and LGBTQ+ rights. While Trump enjoys considerable support among evangelical and conservative Christians, he has faced criticism from figures like the Pope, the former Archbishop of Canterbury, and progressive mainline Protestants in the U.S. Budde, who became the first female bishop of Washington in 2011, is known for her outspoken advocacy for social justice issues. Newsweek has reached out to the White House and Budde for comment
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