Donald Trump Hits Out at Bishop Who Confronted Him: 'Very Ungracious'
Donald Trump has hit back at Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde, who criticized his policies during her Tuesday sermon at the national prayer service in Washington, D.C.Writing on Truth Social after midnight on Wednesday, Trump called the bishop "very ungracious" and "not very good at her job."Budde confronted him during the event over his policies on immigration and transgender rights.Newsweek has contacted the White House and Budde via email for comment.Trump's reaction is another example of his administration being at odds with prominent religious leaders over his stance on immigration and LGBTQ+ rights.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.During the national prayer service, Bishop Budde delivered a sermon urging Trump to show "mercy" to immigrants and transgender children affected by his policies.Budde directly addressed Trump, reminding him that most immigrants "are not criminals" and pleading for compassion for those fearing deportation or discrimination.Trump responded on Truth Social, referring to Budde as a "Radical Left hard line Trump hater" and accusing her of bringing politics into the church "in a very ungracious way."Trump criticized the service, calling it "boring and uninspiring," and demanded an apology from Budde and her church.The event, held at the Washington National Cathedral, included an interfaith prayer for the nation and drew national attention after a video of Budde's remarks circulated online.Budde became the first female bishop of Washington in 2011 and has been an outspoken advocate for social justice issues.Trump wrote on Truth Social: "The so-called Bishop who spoke at the National Prayer Service on Tuesday morning was a Radical Left hard line Trump hater.
