Following a national prayer service at Washington National Cathedral, President Trump condemned Bishop Mariann Budde’s remarks as “nasty” and politically motivated, criticizing her focus on marginalized groups and immigrants. He took to Truth Social to demand an apology from Budde and the Episcopal Church, alleging her speech was inappropriate and uninspiring. Trump further criticized the service’s overall quality, deeming it “boring and uninspiring.” The President’s response followed Budde’s plea for mercy and recognition of the fears and vulnerabilities of various communities, including LGBTQ+ individuals and undocumented immigrants.
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Following President Trump’s inauguration, Reverend Mariann Edgar Budde delivered a sermon at Washington National Cathedral imploring the president to show mercy to marginalized groups, including LGBTQ+ individuals and immigrants, whose lives had been impacted by his recent executive orders. Budde’s message directly challenged Trump’s policies and contrasted sharply with his administration’s actions. Trump’s dismissive response, describing the service as “not too exciting,” further highlighted the significant ideological differences between the president and the Cathedral. The event underscored the ongoing tension between Trump’s political platform and the Cathedral’s progressive values.
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The six-day state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter began in his hometown of Plains, Georgia, with a procession passing his boyhood home. The motorcade, carrying Carter’s flag-draped casket and family members, traveled to Atlanta before proceeding to Washington, D.C., for a period of lying in state at the U.S. Capitol. A state funeral will be held at Washington National Cathedral on Thursday, followed by a private burial in Plains next to his wife, Rosalynn. The procession route was lined with mourners paying their respects to the 39th president, who died at age 100.
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