(FreePressBeacon.com) – The battle between faith and politics flared up once again as President Donald Trump demanded an apology from Bishop Mariann Budde following her controversial sermon at the National Prayer Service.
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Her call for “mercy” towards immigrants and LGBTQ+ children clashed with Trump’s administration policies, leading to a fiery exchange that has captivated and divided observers.
U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Bishop Mariann Budde for urging him to show mercy to immigrants and LGBTQ+ individuals during the service held at the Washington National Cathedral.
Trump’s objection focused on Budde’s sermon that highlighted the fears of LGBTQ+ children and emphasized that most immigrants are not criminals.
The President viewed these remarks as an unjust attack on his administration’s policies.
Bishop Budde’s sermon emphasized the fears of gay, lesbian, and transgender children, asserting that “most immigrants are not criminals. They pay taxes and are good neighbors,” cited by Politico.
Trump’s response was swift and biting, labeling her a “Radical Left hard line Trump hater” and accusing her of politicizing the church.
While the service aimed to promote national unity, Trump’s harsh description of the event as “boring and uninspiring” underscored his dissatisfaction with the overall tone of Bishop Budde’s sermon.
“I didn’t think it was a good service,” Trump remarked, adding, “They could do much better.”
“She brought her church into the World of politics in a very ungracious way. She was nasty in tone, and not compelling or smart,” he added.
Bishop Budde has criticized the President before, notably expressing outrage over his use of the Bible during racial justice protests in 2020.
Her sermon directed at Trump provoked a mixture of applause and criticism on social media, reflecting the polarized nature of current American discourse.
Bishop Budde’s appeal for unity was clear, stating, “Unity is not partisan.”
Yet the absence of speaking roles for conservative evangelicals, known to be strong supporters of Trump, suggested a more complex narrative unfolding within religious and political realms.
The National Prayer Service, a tradition since 1933, included attendance from Trump, Vice President JD Vance, House Speaker Mike Johnson, and other prominent figures.
However, Trump’s vocal disapproval of Budde’s sermon and subsequent demands for an apology have brought questions of faith and politics into sharp focus.
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