Jan 24, 2025 · WASHINGTON (AP) — The Right Rev. Mariann Budde made headlines this week after she angered President Donald Trump with her sermon during an inaugural prayer service. It was not the first time the cleric has publicly disagreed with Trump, but it became a striking moment in what is usually a staid and scripted event.. Here’s more about the Episcopal bishop of Washington, who has continued to ...

Jan 22, 2025 · Washington Bishop Mariann Budde issued a final plea directly to President Donald Trump as he sat in the front row, a moment that would generate national headlines and intense reactions, both positive and negative. Her calm plea to the president: “Have mercy.”

Jan 23, 2025 · President Trump and Republicans this week slammed a plea for “mercy” issued by Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde during a Tuesday morning prayer service, calling it unjustified and inappropriate. But...

Jan 22, 2025 · The Rt. Rev. Mariann Budde leads a prayer service attended by President Donald Trump at the Washington National Cathedral, Jan. 21, 2025, in Washington. ... from front row left, first lady Melania ...

Jan 21, 2025 · President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Vance’s wife, Usha Vance, attend the Jan. 21 prayer service at Washington National Cathedral. Photo: Associated Press [Episcopal News Service] Washington Bishop Mariann Budde, in her Jan. 21 sermon at Washington National Cathedral’s Service of Prayer for the ...

Jan 21, 2025 · Cameras caught the moment that Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance seemed to perk up and listen intently as Budde began her entreaty. There, too, were Melania Trump and Usha Vance, staring...

Jan 21, 2025 · Right Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde asked Trump for "mercy", citing feelings of fear among LGBT and immigrant communities. Shortly after being sworn in as US President on Monday, Trump said he...

Jan 22, 2025 · Mariann Budde, 65, is the Episcopalian bishop who confronted Trump during the National Prayer Service. Trump and Vice President JD Vance were in attendance as part of their first full day in...

Jan 23, 2025 · The remarks from the Bishop came while Trump was sitting in front of her with First Lady Melania Trump, Vice President JD Vance and his wife Usha Vance. Who is Mariann Edgar Budde? The 65-year-old reverend was the first woman to serve as the spiritual leader of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington.

Jan 21, 2025 · Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde, whose direct appeal to President Trump for mercy on behalf of immigrants and the L.G.B.T.Q. community made headlines on Tuesday, was also publicly critical of Mr....