Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde Goes Woke at Trump's National Prayer Service

In a stunning moment at the National Prayer Service held at Washington National Cathedral on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde delivered what some are calling a "woke lecture" directly to President Donald Trump. During her sermon, Bishop Budde urged Trump to "have mercy" on immigrants and the LGBTQ+ community, highlighting her progressive stance in a traditionally apolitical setting.

This video captures the full sermon where Bishop Budde addresses President Trump, seated in the front row, about the fears and concerns of various marginalized groups in America. Her message, which included pleas for compassion towards undocumented immigrants and recognition of the plight of transgender and gay children, has sparked a significant amount of discussion and controversy.

Watch as Bishop Budde's words challenge the new administration's policies and ethos right from the beginning of Trump's term, drawing reactions from both supporters and critics of the president.

What you'll see in this video:
Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde's full sermon.
Live reactions from President Trump and attendees.
Analysis of the political and social implications of such a public rebuke in a religious context.

This moment has been widely covered in the media, with some praising Budde's courage to speak truth to power, while others criticize the politicization of a sacred event.

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