In a bold moment that has sparked intense reactions online, Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde of Washington directly addressed President Donald Trump during a service at the Washington National Cathedral, challenging his controversial policies on immigrants and transgender children.<\/p>\n
The interfaith Service of Prayer for the Nation, held Tuesday following Trump\u2019s inauguration for his second term, became an unexpected platform for Bishop Budde to deliver a passionate plea for compassion and mercy.<\/p>\n
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\u201cMr. President, millions have placed their trust in you,\u201d Budde stated, meeting Trump\u2019s gaze. \u201cAs you declared yesterday, you feel the providential hand of a loving God. In God\u2019s name, I ask you to have mercy on those who are scared\u2014gay, lesbian, and transgender children who fear for their lives and families who fear separation.\u201d<\/p>\n
The bishop also highlighted the contributions of immigrants, saying, \u201cMost are not criminals. They clean our offices, harvest our crops, and sit among us in houses of worship. They are good neighbors and taxpayers who contribute to our communities.\u201d<\/p>\n
While some members of Trump\u2019s family, including First Lady Melania Trump, appeared visibly moved during the sermon, others remained stoic. Reactions online ranged from praise for the bishop\u2019s courage to criticism for her choice to address political issues in such a setting.<\/p>\n
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Trump, speaking briefly to reporters after the service, dismissed the sermon. \u201cNot the most exciting service,\u201d he quipped. \u201cThey could have done much better.\u201d<\/p>\n
Conservative figures quickly came to Trump\u2019s defense. Senator Bernie Moreno posted on X (formerly Twitter): \u201cAs a Catholic and legal immigrant, I find it outrageous for a woke bishop to lecture the president about deporting illegals. It\u2019s a slap in the face to those of us who followed the rules.\u201d<\/p>\n
Donald Trump Jr. echoed the sentiment: \u201cImmigrants who worked hard to come here legally and assimilate understand this better than anyone.\u201d<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, progressive voices celebrated Budde\u2019s remarks. Democratic strategist Victor Shi called her sermon \u201cpowerful and brave,\u201d and media outlet MeidasTouch described her as \u201cheroic.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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