Who is Rev. Mariann Budde, bishop who drew Trump's ire at prayer service

Bishop Marian Edgar Budde called on President Trump to show mercy to transgender children and immigrant families during a prayer service at the National Cathedral ahead of Tuesday's inauguration, which was posted online. In a post that went viral, the president accused her of being “tone-deaf” and “not persuasive or wise.” ” “Please have mercy […]
Bishop Rebukes Trump at Prayer Service on Transgender Issues, Sparking Controversy

An Episcopal priest's public admonition of President Trump on immigration and transgender issues highlights a clash of worldviews and, the president's defenders say, signifies the decline of a Christian sect. The comments by the Right Rev. Marian Budde, Bishop of the Episcopal Church of Washington, were made Tuesday during an interfaith service at the National […]
Trump Rips Woke Bishop in Glorious Return of ‘Mean Tweets’

We all have obnoxious anti-Trump Episcopal Bishop Marian Budde to thank for taking us back to the glorious days of “mean tweets.” Yes, Admiral Literal, I know Twitter isn't called Twitter anymore. I know that Mr. Trump used Truth Social, not Xwitter. But calling a “mean tweet” a “mean tweet” is, for me, a hill […]
Trump Demands Apology From ‘So-Called Bishop’ After Delivering ‘Boring And Uninspiring’ Inaugural Sermon

President Donald Trump early Wednesday demanded an apology from Episcopal Bishop Marian Budde for his “boring and uninspiring” sermon at Tuesday's National Prayer Meeting. Mr. Budde lectured the President and Vice President J.D. Vance, who were seated at the beginning of the meeting. service Speaking at the Washington National Cathedral, he appealed to the government […]
Trump berates DC bishop who delivered National Prayer Service sermon

President Trump on Wednesday slammed “mean” Democratic bishops who preached at a national prayer meeting, but acknowledged church leaders were sending a political message. President Trump was furious after having to sit out Tuesday's service in which the Bishop of Washington, D.C., the Rev. Marian Edgar Budde, turned it into a rant about illegal immigrants, […]
‘Desperate’: Pastors, conservatives lambaste Episcopal bishop for ‘weaponizing’ the pulpit against Trump

A Washington, D.C., pastor who gave a liberal sermon at a church service attended by President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance has been criticized by fellow pastors and social media for “weaponizing” the pulpit instead of promoting unity. It has faced intense backlash from criticism in the media. “Bishop Marian Edgar Budde is […]
“Owe The Public An Apology” – Trump Slams Woke Bishop

The Pro-Trump News homepage sees 60 new headlines every 24 hours. Click here to take a look. Bishop Marian Edgar Budde, Episcopal bishop of Washington, preached to Donald Trump during an interfaith service for the nation at the Washington National Cathedral. As a Catholic and a legal immigrant, it is outrageous that a woke bishop […]
Trump excoriates bishop as ‘Radical Left hard line Trump hater’ after politically charged prayer service

President Donald Trump spoke to Bishop Marian Edgar Budde of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington during an interfaith service for the nation at the Washington National Cathedral on Tuesday, the day after Trump's inauguration. He condemned the statement for making a politically charged statement. “Let me ask you one last thing, Mr. President,” she said. […]
GOP member wants bishop 'added to deportation list' after Trump prayer service

Rep. Mike Collins (R-Ga.) harshly criticized comments made by right-wing pastor Marian Budde at the inaugural prayer service held for President Trump on Tuesday. “The person who gave this sermon should be added to the deportation list,” Collins wrote. Post to X Includes clip of Budde's comments. Collins' statement comes after President Trump promised to […]
Episcopal Bishop Asks Trump To ‘Have Mercy’ On LGBTQ Youth And Illegal Aliens At National Prayer Service

Rt. Rev. Marian Edgar Budde speaks at the National Prayer Service at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, DC, on January 21, 2025. (Photo by Jim Watson/AFP) (Photo by Jim Watson/AFP, (via Getty Images) OAN Staff Brooke Mallory5:44 PM – Tuesday, January 21, 2025 During a message at the National Prayer Service at the Washington […]