President Donald Trump criticized Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde for her sermon during the National Prayer Service, calling her a 'Radical Left hard line Trump hater' and demanding an apology. Trump accused Budde of bringing her church into politics in an ungracious manner and criticized her tone as 'nasty' and 'not compelling or smart.'
During her sermon, Budde had urged the president to show mercy towards immigrants and members of the LGBTQ community, emphasizing the need for compassion in a time of fear and uncertainty. She appealed to Trump to consider the well-being of those who are scared and vulnerable in the country.
Trump responded by highlighting his concerns about illegal migrants entering the country, alleging that many had criminal backgrounds and were contributing to a 'giant crime wave.' He criticized Budde for not addressing this issue in her sermon and described the service as 'boring and uninspiring.'
Following the National Prayer Service, Trump expressed his dissatisfaction with the event, stating that he did not find it to be a good service. He called for an apology from Budde and her church, suggesting that they owed the public an explanation for their remarks.
The exchange between Trump and Bishop Budde underscores the ongoing tensions between political leaders and religious figures, highlighting the challenges of navigating sensitive issues such as immigration and social justice within the context of public discourse.
