Bishop Mariann Budde Receives $53 Million For Migrant Resettlement

Bishop Mariann Budde, who criticized President Trump during his inaugural prayer service, has come under scrutiny after it was revealed that her organization, Episcopal Migration Ministries (EMM), received $53 million in taxpayer funds for refugee resettlement. In 2023, EMM was allocated this substantial sum to assist in the resettlement of 3,600 individuals, primarily from countries like Afghanistan and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Critics argue that Budde's public calls for compassion towards undocumented immigrants and LGBTQ individuals clash with the financial support her organization receives, raising questions about the transparency and motives behind such funding. Trump responded to Budde's remarks by demanding an apology, labeling her a