Trump demands an apology from bishop who asked him to ‘have mercy’ on LGBTQ+ people and migrants
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday demanded an apology from the Episcopal bishop of Washington after she made a direct appeal to him during a prayer service marking his inauguration to have mercy on the LGBTQ+ community and migrant workers who are in the United States illegally.
Trump demands apology from bishop who asked him to ‘have mercy’ on transgender kids, immigrants
President Donald Trump early Wednesday morning slammed the reverend at a National Cathedral prayer service for the inauguration who called on him to have mercy on transgender children and immigrant families.
Brave bishop tells Trump to his face ‘Have mercy on trans children and immigrants – they are scared of you’
Episcopal Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde is being celebrated as “fearless” and “bold” after pleading with Donald Trump to show Christian mercy to the immigrants he wants to ban from the nation and members of the LGBT+ community he aims to punish.
Reverend asks Trump to have 'mercy' on immigrants, LGBTQ children who 'fear for their lives'
A reverend pleaded President Trump to take "mercy" on immigrants and LGBTQ youth who are "scared for their lives" during the national prayer service.
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Mariann Edgar Budde, the Episcopal Bishop of Washington, is a prominent religious leader who advocates for social justice issues, including immigration and LGBTQ+ rights.
Bishop at inaugural prayer service urges Trump to 'have mercy' on LGBTQ children, immigrants
Donald Trump signed a slew of executive orders on LGBTQ issues and immigration within hours of being sworn in as president.
Bishop urges Trump to have mercy on immigrants, LGBTQ children as he attends church service
One of the speakers at the interfaith service, the Right Rev. Mariann Budde, the Episcopal bishop of Washington, used her sermon to send a message to Trump, urging compassion for LGBTQ+ people and undocumented migrant workers.
At National Prayer Service, a plea to Trump: ‘Have mercy’
This is a service for all Americans – regardless of who is sitting in the front row,” a Washington National Cathedral spokesperson said.
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Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde appealed to the 47th US President to have mercy on gay, lesbian, and transgender children.
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She also addressed Trump directly while he sat with his wife and the newly appointed vice president, wearing a red tie in the pew next to them.
Reverend asks Trump to ‘have mercy’ at inaugural prayer service
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.
Reverend who urged President Trump to 'have mercy' reacts to his criticism: 'It was a respectful response'
Right Reverend Mariann Edgar Budde responded to President Donald Trump's criticism of comments she made during her sermon at the Washington National Cathedral.
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President Trump spent the afternoon at a service at the National Cathedral where Right Reverend Mariann Edgar Budde gave a ...