Bishop Marian Edgar Budde publicly urged President Trump to show mercy towards marginalized groups, including LGBTQ+ people and immigrants, during a church service. She emphasized that many individuals live in fear and called for compassion, citing biblical teachings. In response, Trump criticized her remarks on Truth Social, labeling her “mean” and “not smart,” and demanded an apology, saying she misused her position for political purposes. Budde expressed respect for Trump’s office and remained open to a personal meeting, further asserting that her sermon aimed to counter divisive narratives. The exchange highlights ongoing tensions surrounding immigration and social justice issues.
Bishop reprimanded Donald Trump replied to him Called her “mean” and “not smart” after she encouraged him to show mercy. LGBTQ+ People and illegal immigration.
The Rev. Marian Edgar Budde, right, said during an appearance on The View that his sermons “counter the very divisive and polarizing narrative of people being hurt.” He said he wanted it.
However, she did not respond to the president’s request for an apology and said she would consider a one-on-one meeting if the president personally invited her.
Budde added that he had “tremendous respect” for President Trump’s office and promised to remain “respectful” if the meeting took place.
The Bishop of Washington spoke out after using a church service to make an emotional appeal to the president, saying many marginalized groups “feel in fear for their lives.”
But her words fell on deaf ears, and President Trump immediately He fired back at Truth Social, demanding an apology and branding her a “radical left-wing hardliner Trump hater.”
President Trump was furious: “She brought her church into politics in a very disrespectful way.” “She had a bad tone, was neither persuasive nor intelligent.”
The Right Reverend Marian Edgar Budd has hit back at Donald Trump for calling her “mean” and “unwise” after he scolded her during a church service.
“I want to counter this very divisive and polarizing narrative of people being hurt,” Budde said during an appearance on The View.
When appearing on Wednesday, The View hosts spent a lot of time with the pastor, flattered by the “low-key, thoughtful” tone he took in criticizing the president.
The day before, Budde had asked President Trump to “have mercy on the people of our country who are scared right now,” citing the Bible, adding, “God teaches us that we should be merciful to strangers.” “There is,” he said.
“Democrats, Republicans, and independents have gay, lesbian, and transgender children in families, some of whom fear for their lives,” she continued.
Turning to illegal immigration, a central issue in Trump’s winning presidential platform, Budde urged against enacting a mass deportation plan.
“The people who harvest our crops, clean our office buildings, work in poultry farms and meat-packing plants, wash dishes after eating at restaurants, and work the night shift in hospitals are our citizens. Or you may not have social rights. You need to have proper documentation,” she said.
“The vast majority of immigrants are not criminals. Mr. President, please show mercy to those in communities where there are children who fear their parents will be taken away.”
President Trump did not immediately respond to the sharp message Budde shared during a service at the Washington National Cathedral.
Trump did not respond to the remark as he sat staring at Budde, but other members of the group, including new Vice President J.D. Vance, wore more meaningful expressions.
Speaking to reporters at the White House shortly after the service, Trump was more subdued than Truth Social’s rebuke, but he briefly said he thought Budde “could have been better.”
He then slammed her “boring” sermon and refuted her remarks about illegal immigration.
“She failed to mention the large number of illegal immigrants who came to our country and murdered people,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.
“Many were coming from prisons and psychiatric hospitals. It’s a huge crime wave that’s happening in America.
“Aside from her inappropriate comments, the service was very boring and uninspiring. She is not very good at her job. She and her church owe the public an apology!”
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