At the inaugural prayer service, Episcopal Bishop Mariann Budde called on President Trump to have mercy on the LGBTQ+ community and undocumented migrant workers. Trump, however, expressed his disapproval of the service and notably did not acknowledge Budde as she processed past him.
President Donald Trump , left, and first lady Melania Trump attend the national prayer service at the Washington National Cathedral, Jan. 21 in Washington.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 Washington National Cathedral service was largely focused on national unity. Trump and Vice President JD Vance were in attendance with their families, along with House Speaker Mike Johnson and Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth. The latest service had a different emphasis than previous ones. Its focus was on the nation instead of the new administration — a plan made before Election Day.
Budde, who gave this year’s sermon, has joined other cathedral leaders in criticizing Trump previously, rebuking his “racialized rhetoric” and blaming him for inciting violence on Jan. 6, 2021.
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