Trump Demands Apology from Bishop Budde Following Sermon Critique

Donald Trump has publicly criticized Episcopalian Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde following her sermon that called for compassion towards immigrants and members of the LGBTQ+ community. In a post on Truth Social, Trump labeled Budde as a 'radical left, hard-line Trump hater' and demanded an apology, claiming her sermon politicized the church and did not acknowledge victims of crime associated with illegal immigration. Budde's remarks, delivered during a National Prayer Service, highlighted the fears faced by LGBTQ+ children and undocumented immigrants under Trump's administration. She asserted that many of these individuals are not criminals and deserve mercy, which Trump vehemently opposed. His frustration was compounded by Budde's subsequent CNN interview, which he saw as her seeking attention rather than engaging in meaningful dialogue. The exchange reflects the ongoing tensions between religious leaders advocating for marginalized communities and the Trump administration's policies.