The fake claim alleged Budde was removed for her comments during President Donald Trump's inaugural prayer service.

Mariann Edgar Budde, the Episcopal Bishop of Washington, is a prominent religious leader who advocates for social justice issues, including immigration and LGBTQ+ rights.

As corporations and institutions bow to Trump’s whims and grievances, a Washington, D.C., bishop, shaped by her time serving Minnesota, gives Americans a shining example of how to be brave.

Rev. Mariann Budde the Episcopal Bishop of Washington defended a plea for mercy she made to President Donald Trump on behalf of immigrants and others during an inaugural prayer service a day before.

The Episcopal bishop of Washington spoke with NPR to discuss her sermon addressing President Trump and why she asked him to have mercy.

President Donald Trump, left, watches as Rev. Mariann Budde, second right, arrives at the national prayer service at the Washington National Cathedral, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) President Donald Trump,

the Episcopal bishop of Washington directly confronted President Trump while he and Vice President J.D. Vance were seated in the front row. "Let me make one final plea, Mr. President," Bishop Mariann Budde said in her 15-minute sermon. "Millions have put ...

President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and their families were in attendance at the prayer service on Tuesday.

A standing committee of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church U S A has expressed its support for Episcopal Church Bishop Mariann Budde, who rebuked President Donald Trump in a sermon last

Readers respond to the Right Rev. Mariann Budde’s message to President Donald Trump at Washington National Cathedral. Regarding the Jan. 22 Metro article “ At National Prayer Service, a plea to Trump: ‘Have mercy’ ”:

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Right Rev. Mariann Budde made headlines this week after she angered President Donald Trump with her sermon during an inaugural prayer service. It was not the first time the cleric has publicly disagreed with Trump, but it became a striking moment in what is usually a staid and scripted event.