Mariann Edgar Budde Calls on Trump for Compassion Towards LGBTQ and Migrant Workers

Jan 22, 2025 Komal Das

Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde, at Trump's inaugural prayer service, urged him to "have mercy" on LGBTQ individuals and undocumented migrant workers, citing their fear for their lives

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Trump dismissed Bishop Budde's sermon after issuing executive orders on transgender rights and immigration, with key officials in attendance

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Mariann Edgar Budde is the first female Episcopal Bishop of Washington, advocating for gun violence prevention, racial equality, LGBTQ+ inclusion, and more

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Mariann Edgar Budde, Bishop of Washington, was rector at St. John's in Minneapolis and is an author with degrees from the University of Rochester and Virginia Theological Seminary

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Budde criticized Trump for his Bible photo-op and rhetoric inciting the January 6 attack. In her inaugural sermon, she called for unity across divisions

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Budde called for unity, with leaders from various faiths at the service. The Washington National Cathedral has hosted 10 inaugural services since 1933

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