Bishop Unexpectedly Calls Trump Out During Inauguration Prayer Service: 'Have Mercy' on LGBT Children

Donald Trump was called out by Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde during the inauguration prayer service, during which she asked him to “have mercy” on LGBTQ+ children. (Credit: Getty Images)

Donald Trump was called out by an Episcopal Church bishop during the inauguration prayer service, during which she asked him to "have mercy" on LGBTQ+ children.

Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, addressed Trump directly as the newly inaugurated president sat with his family and Vice President JD Vance at Washington National Cathedral.