Wed Jan 22 09:27:42 UTC 2025: ## Trump Slams Bishop for “Nasty” Inaugural Prayer Service Remarks
**Washington D.C.** – Former President Donald Trump launched a scathing attack on Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde following her sermon at Monday’s inaugural prayer service. Trump, in a post on Truth Social, denounced Budde as a “Radical Left hard line Trump hater,” criticizing her tone as “nasty” and her remarks as “uncompelling and not smart.”
Bishop Budde’s sermon included pleas for mercy towards gay, lesbian, and transgender children, as well as undocumented immigrants. She emphasized that the vast majority of immigrants are not criminals, describing them as taxpayers and good neighbors. Trump, in response, claimed Budde failed to mention the “large number of illegal migrants” who he alleges committed crimes.
Trump further criticized the entire service, calling it “very boring and uninspiring” and demanding an apology from the Bishop and her church. He reiterated his stance on immigration and transgender issues, which were highlighted in his inaugural address where he declared a policy recognizing only two genders and vowed to restrict immigration.
The clash highlights the ongoing tension between Trump and those critical of his policies. Bishop Budde’s appeal for compassion for marginalized groups directly contradicted Trump’s past rhetoric and actions on immigration and LGBTQ+ rights. The controversy adds another layer to the already divisive political landscape.
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