Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde, a left-wing Episcopalian leader, recently faced criticism for using her pulpit at the Washington National Cathedral to lecture President Trump and VP JD Vance on immigration and LGBTQ policies.
During her sermon, Budde called for mercy on issues like illegal immigration and biological males competing in women’s sports. She urged Trump to show compassion for immigrants and marginalized groups. Despite backlash,
Budde defended her remarks in an interview, claiming she was speaking to remind everyone of the humanity of these groups. Trump criticized her sermon, calling her a
“Radical Left” figure and accusing her of politicizing the church. Budde has a history of left-leaning activism, including donations to Obama’s campaign and connections to progressive causes. Read more below