WATCH: Episcopal bishop asks Trump 'to have mercy' on LGBTQ+ communities and immigrants
The Right Rev. Mariann Budde, the Episcopal bishop of Washington, D.C., implored newly inaugurated President Donald Trump on Tuesday "to have mercy upon" communities across the country "who are scared now" after his election. "There are gay, lesbian and transgender children in Democratic, Republican and independent families — some who fear for their lives," Budde said during remarks at an interfaith prayer service at Washington National Cathedral with the president, Vice President JD Vance and their spouses in attendance. She noted the work of many immigrants to the U.S. who pick crops, clean office buildings, work in the poultry and meatpacking industries and wash dishes in the hospitality field. "They may not be citizens or have the proper documentation, but the vast majority of immigrants are not criminals," Budde said. "They pay taxes and are good neighbors. They are faithful members of our churches, mosques, gurdwara and temples." Budde's comments come after Trump signed executive orders late Monday to declare a national emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border and pushed for the end the use of an app that allowed migrants seeking asylum to request appointments with American border officials. "Our God teaches us that we are to be merciful to the stranger, for we were all once strangers in this land," Budde said before closing her remarks. Watch PBS News for daily, breaking and live news, plus special coverage. We are home to PBS News Hour, ranked the most credible and objective TV news show. Subscribe for exclusive content in our newsletters: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/subscribe PBS News podcasts: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/podcasts Stream your PBS favorites with the PBS app: https://to.pbs.org/2Jb8twG Find more from PBS News at https://www.pbs.org/newshour Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2HfsCD6 Follow us: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pbsnews X: http://www.twitter.com/newshour Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/newshour Facebook: http://www.pbs.org/newshour
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Episcopal bishop asks FOTUS to show mercy to all. Will he? I doubt it. He’s no Christian #Voices4Victory #USDemocracy youtu.be/mI4h4zbkNMU?...
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The Right Rev. Mariann Budde, Bishop of Washington, did more today to speak truth to power than the press has done for years. God bless her.
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Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde delivered a powerful message at the National Cathedral this morning, addressing Donald Trump directly. I urge you to watch, share widely, and carefully observe the response of every member of the Trump family.
Bishop Marianne Budde saying it louder! Thank you. youtu.be/mI4h4zbkNMU?...
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I've found a way to mute certain words on bluesky which has improved my experience no end in the last 48 hours, but I am glad I didn't miss the courage of Bishop Marianne Edgar Budde in her message to those gathered ahead of the inauguration. m.youtube.com/watch?v=mI4h...
I'm very proud of Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde. Here's the clip without edits or news commentary. www.youtube.com/watch?v=mI4h...
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As a preacher, you just occasionally get to preach a truth that no-one else can give utterance to and you know you have a choice - whether accept the calling to speak the truth that day or not. ...
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At Long Last! A Gentle Warrior Confronts Donald The Right Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde rebukes Donald, asking him to act mercifully to those in the LBGQT+ community, to immigrants in our country (hardworking good neighbors), and to those fleeing persecution & seeking refuge. 🧵 youtu.be/mI4h4zbkNMU?...
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