President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance looked visibly irritated during the national prayer service at the Washington National Cathedral on Tuesday when the sermon took a political turn.
Among the faith leaders who spoke was Right Reverend Mariann Edgar Budde, who had been a vocal critic of Trump and the U.S. government following George Floyd’s death.
“The vast majority of immigrants are not criminals. They pay taxes and are good neighbors…may I ask you to have mercy Mr. President on those in our communities whose children fear that their parents will be taken away.”
Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde had the audacity to lecture… pic.twitter.com/qKC7fWPG87
— Kyle Becker (@kylenabecker) January 22, 2025
On Trump’s first full day back in office, Budde, of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, delivered a sermon focused on “unity,” but her remarks grew pointed when she brought up immigrants and LGBTQ youth.
