Sen. Rafael Warnock (D-Ga.) issuing a surge in President Trump's presidential orders targeting diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) since taking office.
Speaking at the National Cathedral's Holy Eucharist and the annual welcome of the HBCU, Warnock said many of the president's orders were “a no-wholesale attack” on Day.
“When you live in a White House built with black hands, don't refuse Day,” said Warnock, a Baptist preacher. “The White House is Day's house built by slaves who worked without the benefit of compensation.”
A few days after taking office, Trump instructs federal agencies to end the government's “illegal preferences and discrimination” and find ways to “encourage the private sector to end illegal discrimination and preferences, including DEIs.” I signed an executive order.
Several federal agencies are purge staff in DEI-related positions, and major companies, including MacDonald's, Target, Walmart, Amazon and tractor supply, all have put the DEI programme created in the wake of George Floyd's murder. Finished or rewinded.
Trump and his supporters have falsely argued that Day's policies and programs discriminate against white candidates.
“Diversity is sometimes aggressive. When you're used to privilege, diversity may feel like oppression, so it makes you uncomfortable,” Warnock said.
The Georgia Senator also addressed the president's allegations that Day was blamed on the fatal crash that occurred just weeks after his second term.
“Dozens of bodies were under the cold waters of Potomac, and he was busy playing sad and terrible games,” Warnock said Sunday.
He pointed out that aviation is considered.One of the most diverse industriesIn America.
“I know God who creates talent, genius and sparkle throughout town in every aspect of the truck, in every area code in every zip code,” Warnock concluded. “It's necessary for us all to fly. If we don't rely on all of us, we'll realize that we're stuck on the ground. I don't know you, but I want to fly higher. I want everything God imagined for America.”
He also took the time to praise Bishop Marian Budd, whose inauguration sermon at the National Cathedral last month, elicited the president's rage and pushdown from multiple Republicans.
Budd had pleaded with Trump to “mercy” on those scared of his second term, including members of the LGBTQ community, immigrants and members of color.
“The so-called bishop who spoke at a national prayer service on Tuesday morning was a radical left hardline, Trump's hatred. She brought her church into the world of politics in a very ruthless way. Smart,” Trump told social media after the service.
“She and her church owes an apology to the public!” he added.
Warnock praised Badde for his “strong and prophetic voice” that tells the truth to power and deals with the fear and anxiety that many are feeling now.
“In the midst of dark clouds, she was at the best of our tradition and had the courage to speak the truth. And I would like to say to you that she doesn't need to apologise to anyone. I'll submit it,” Warnock said with applause.
“When a prophet speaks to a prophet, the prophet does not apologise; the listener is called to repent.”
