Bishop Mariann Budde of Washington has sparked controversy with her inaugural prayer service sermon, drawing criticism from President Trump and Republican lawmakers. Her message of mercy and unity towards immigrants and her direct address to Trump's policies ignited a firestorm of backlash.
The Episcopal Bishop of Washington , Mariann Budde , has faced a wave of criticism following her sermon delivered during Tuesday's inaugural prayer service at Washington National Cathedral. Trump, present in the front row, listened to the remarks directed at him. Budde expressed that she has received threats and hostility since the service, stating, 'I'm not sure they've threatened to kill me, but they'd seem to be pleased if I met my eternal destiny sooner rather than later.
' She emphasized her desire to encourage a more respectful discourse, stating, 'You can certainly disagree with me. You can disagree with what I've said or did. But could we, as Americans and fellow children of God, speak to one another with respect?'\During the prayer service, Budde appealed to President Trump to 'have mercy upon the people in our country who are scared now,' urging him to reconsider policies targeting immigrants. She stated her intention was to 'speak gently' to the president and appeal to his compassion for minority groups. She explained her actions during an interview with MSNBC's Rachel Maddow, saying, 'I wanted to make, as you heard, a plea, a request that he broaden his characterization of the people that are are frightened now and are at risk of losing everything, and I thought that that would be the more respectful way to say it.'\Budde's sermon drew a scathing response from President Trump on his social media platform, Truth Social. He labeled her a 'Radical Left hard line Trump hater' and criticized her sermon's tone and content. Republican congressman Mike Collins echoed Trump's sentiments, suggesting Budde be added to a deportation list. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt condemned Budde's words, calling them 'despicable' and stating that she 'weaponized the pulpit.
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