Bishop Urges Trump to Show Mercy for Migrants and LGBTQ+ During Prayer Service

On his second day as President of the United States, Donald Trump faced a pointed appeal from Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde during a traditional prayer service at the Washington National Cathedral. The sermon, delivered on January 21, 2025, urged the newly inaugurated president to extend compassion to vulnerable groups, including migrants and LGBTQ+ individuals, in a moment that underscored the tension between Trump’s policies and progressive calls for inclusivity.