Donald Trump condemned Washington's Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde after she delivered a direct appeal to him during an interfaith prayer service, urging him to show mercy to immigrants, LGBT+ individuals, and asylum seekers. Bishop Budde's comments sparked both praise and criticism, with Republicans, including Congressman Mike Collins, calling for her deportation.
Donald Trump has hit out at the bishop of Washington after she lectured him on respecting immigrants and LGBT+ citizens during a televised church service. The president remained straight-faced alongside his vice president JD Vance as bishop Mariann Edgar Budde addressed him at Tuesday's interfaith prayer service at Washington National Cathedral, telling him to 'have mercy upon the people in our country who are scared now'.
At another point in the sermon, Mr Trump turned towards his VP and the pair shared a wordless exchange of looks. Mr Vance raised his eyebrows at one stage and turned to share a look with his wife, whose gaze remained firmly forward. He repeated the move after the bishop spoke about immigrants, and followed it up by whispering to Mrs Vance. When Bishop Budde finished her sermon, Mr Trump leaned over to say something to Mr Vance, who shook his head in response.
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