President Donald Trump early Wednesday demanded an apology from Episcopal Bishop Marian Budde for his “boring and uninspiring” sermon at Tuesday’s National Prayer Meeting.
Mr. Budde lectured the President and Vice President J.D. Vance, who were seated at the beginning of the meeting. service Speaking at the Washington National Cathedral, he appealed to the government to “show mercy” to illegal immigrants and “gay, lesbian, and transgender children whose lives are in danger.” Her comments came a day after President Trump signed the agreement. presidential order The federal government declared that it would recognize only both genders. (Related article: “Sorry, Mr. President”: Alan Dershowitz says one of President Trump’s executive actions could be blocked in court)
“The so-called bishop who spoke at the National Prayer Meeting on Tuesday morning was a radical left-wing hardliner who hated Trump. She brought her church into politics in a very disrespectful way. She had a bad tone; She wasn’t very convincing or smart… She wasn’t very good at her job. She and her church owe the people an apology!” Trump posted on Truth Social.
Budde also argued in his sermon that “the vast majority of immigrants are not criminals” and called on President Trump to be considerate of “communities where there are children who fear their parents will be taken away.” .
“She didn’t mention the large number of illegal immigrants who came to our country and killed people,” the president continued. “Many were taken from prisons and psychiatric hospitals. It’s a huge crime wave happening in America. Other than her inappropriate remarks, the service was very boring and uninspiring. ”
The president also moved to abolish birthright citizenship for children not born to legal permanent residents in another country. Presidential order.
Budde previously criticized Trump after police used tear gas against rioters during the 2020 George Floyd protests. make a call His approach on ABC’s “Good Morning America” was “diametrically opposed to the teachings of Jesus.” Budde is a member of the Episcopal Church.
The bishop’s office did not respond to a request for comment.
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