Donald Trump took to his Truth Social platform in the middle of the night Tuesday, early Wednesday to rant about a pastor who called him out during her sermon at a prayer service at the Washington National Cathedral, while the president was in attendance.
Right Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde responded to President Donald Trump's criticism of comments she made during her sermon at the Washington National Cathedral.
Trump's reaction is another example of his administration being at odds with prominent religious leaders over his stance on immigration and LGBTQ+ rights.
“The so-called Bishop who spoke at the National Prayer Service on Tuesday morning was a Radical Left hard line Trump hater. She brought her church into the world of politics in a very ungracious way,” he wrote. Trump argued that the Rev. Budde should have reflected on acts of violence linked to migrant families.
The return of Donald Trump is readily evident today with reporters once again waking up to an angry presidential social media post, this time over a moment that went viral. On Tuesday, at an inauguration prayer service at Washington National Cathedral,
While Trump is a dominant political force among evangelical and conservative Christians, he has faced criticism from the Pope, the former Archbishop of Canterbury in the U.K. and progressive mainline protestants in the U.S over a range of issues.
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.
Hosts of The View were full of praise for Bishop Mariann Budde following her confronting President Donald Trump at the National Prayer Service this week.
Episcopal Bishop Mariann Edgard Budde has earned the respect of millions of people in this country and around the world for speaking truth to power with love.
Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde's bold sermon at the National Cathedral challenged President Trump on social justice issues, sparking national debate about religion's role in politics and amplifying her advocacy for marginalized communities.
Reverend Mariann Edgar Budde urged Donald Trump during her inaugural prayer to show mercy to LGBTQ people and immigrants.