Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde, during a recent service at Washington National Cathedral, addressed concerns for marginalized communities, appealing to President Trump for mercy on behalf of scared individuals, notably LGBTQ+ youth and immigrants. Her remarks were met with criticism from Trump, who labeled them as 'nasty,' yet Budde stood firm, refusing to apologize for her call for compassion. She highlighted her commitment to LGBTQ+ issues, recalling previous services that honored hate-crime victim Matthew Shepard, emphasizing the importance of providing safe spaces for all, particularly in times of fear and hostility.
In the name of our God, I ask you to have mercy upon the people in our country who are scared now. There are gay, lesbian, and transgender children who fear for their lives.
I am not going to apologize for asking for mercy for others. The vast majority of immigrants are not criminals. They pay taxes and are good neighbors.
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