BREAKING: Bishop lectures Trump to his face during prayer service: 'I ask you to have mercy'

 

President Trump was lectured this morning about the alphabet mafia and illegal immigrants during the National Prayer Service by the pastor giving the brief sermon.

The pastor was asking Trump to have mercy on these people as she made some appeal on their behalf.

Watch below:

During the solemnity of the National Prayer Service, a moment of extraordinary poignancy unfolded when the Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde addressed President Donald Trump directly. In a setting traditionally reserved for unity and reflection, her words carried a heartfelt urgency that reverberated through the Washington National Cathedral.

“In the name of our God, I ask you to have mercy upon the people in our country who are scared now,” she implored, her voice quivering with emotion. “There are gay, lesbian, and transgender children, and Democratic, Republican, and independent families, some who fear for their lives.” Her eyes scanned the room, her plea a mixture of sorrow and hope. “I ask you to have mercy, Mr. President, on those in our communities — these children fear that their parents will be taken away. And that you help those that are fleeing war zones and persecution in their own lands find compassion and welcome here.”

The bishop’s words came against the backdrop of President Trump’s sweeping executive actions signed the day prior, including orders to crack down on immigration and roll back protections for transgender Americans. For many in the congregation, her message was a powerful act of moral courage, unflinching and deeply empathetic.

As she spoke, Vice President JD Vance exchanged a brief, telling glance with his wife, a subtle acknowledgment of the boldness unfolding before them. The room was heavy with silence, a tension palpable between the weight of the words and the presence of the man they addressed. Some looked inspired, while others remained stoic, their faces unreadable.

Budde’s sermon followed a long-standing tradition of presidents attending a prayer service after their inauguration, though it was highly unusual for a sitting president to be so directly confronted. While some attendees and observers praised Budde for her bravery and compassion, others criticized her for breaching what they felt should be a non-political moment. Notably, Rep. Mike Collins, R-Ga., called for the deportation of Budde, an American citizen, in an inexplicable and inflammatory response.

President Trump’s reaction was dismissive. Upon returning to the White House, he told reporters the service was “not too exciting.” “I didn’t think it was a good service,” he added. “They can do much better.”

The emotional impact of the bishop’s plea lingered long after the service. Social media erupted with debates over the role of faith in politics and the responsibility of religious leaders to hold power accountable. For those who heard her, Budde’s words were a stark reminder of the moral weight carried by those in authority and the enduring need for compassion and justice in leadership.

The intersection of faith and politics, highlighted so vividly in this moment, left an indelible mark on all who witnessed it. Budde’s courage to speak truth to power served as a testament to the enduring call for leaders to act with humanity and grace in the face of profound challenges.