Trump's reaction is another example of his administration being at odds with prominent religious leaders over his stance on immigration and LGBTQ+ rights.
President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and their families were in attendance at the prayer service on Tuesday.
The bishop criticized the president's agenda and called on him to show “mercy” on people she claimed were living in fear because Trump was president.
Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde delivered a sermon calling for mercy on people who are scared. The new president was in the audience
WASHINGTON (AP) — At the inaugural prayer service, the Right Rev. Mariann Budde, the Episcopal bishop of Washington, made a direct appeal to President Donald Trump to have mercy on the LGBTQ+ community and undocumented migrant workers.
The inaugural prayer service at the Washington National Cathedral on Tuesday morning featured a number of interfaith leaders, including the Rt. Rev. Mariann Budde, the Episcopal bishop of Washington,
The Bishop of Washington, Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde, made a plea to President Donald Trump, who was in-person at an inaugural prayer service, to have “mercy” on Americans, particularly immigrants and LGBTQ people.