By Mummy Grace Donald Trump has criticized Rt Rev Mariann Edgar Budde, a Washington bishop, following her sermon at the Washington National Cathedral, where she urged the president to show compassion towards immigrants and the LGBTQ community. Trump called her “nasty” and “not very good at her job” after the service.
The Sermon
During the service, attended by Trump, his wife Melania, Vice President JD Vance, and his wife Usha, Rev Budde addressed fears among marginalized groups. Speaking from the pulpit, she said:
“In the name of our God, I ask you to have mercy upon the people in our country who are scared now.”
She highlighted the plight of immigrants and LGBTQ individuals, saying many live in fear for their lives and called for greater compassion from the administration.
Trump’s Response
The president, speaking on his social media platform Trust Social, accused the bishop of using the event to bring politics into the church, calling her tone “nasty” and her remarks “uninspiring.” He stated:
“The so-called Bishop… was a Radical Left hard-line Trump hater. She failed to mention the large number of illegal migrants that came into our Country and killed people.”
Trump demanded an apology from the bishop and criticized the service as “boring and uninspiring.”
Controversial Policies
The heated exchange comes shortly after Trump reaffirmed his stance on gender and immigration. After being sworn in on Monday, he announced a new policy recognizing “only two genders—male and female” and vowed to intensify efforts to end illegal immigration, pledging to deport millions of “criminal aliens.”
Public Reaction
The sermon and Trump’s response have sparked polarized reactions, with supporters and critics of both the bishop and the president weighing in on the incident. The event reflects the ongoing tension between Trump’s administration and faith leaders advocating for marginalized communities.