Episcopal Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde delivered a powerful sermon at the National Prayer Service, directly appealing to President Trump for compassion and mercy towards marginalized communities, particularly those affected by his administration’s policies. Following Trump's executive order removing protections for transgender individuals, Budde addressed the fear among these communities and urged the president to broaden his understanding of those at risk. Her message was highlighted during an interview with Rachel Maddow, where she explained the importance of mercy and compassion in her sermon.
"Millions have put their trust in you. And as you told the nation yesterday, you have felt the providential hand of a loving God. In the name of our God, I ask you to have mercy upon the people in our country who are scared now."
"As I was thinking about [the end of the sermon], toward the end of my preparation, the pillars of unity, it struck me that I was missing one and that one, that last one, was mercy-to have mercy and compassion."
"I thought I would acknowledge to the president, acknowledge that he had come to the highest office of the land, that millions of people had entrusted him with this power."
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