Outrage as WOKE BISHOP weaponizes pulpit to attack Trump
By willowt // 2025-01-25
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  • During the National Prayer Service, Episcopal Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde launched a politically charged attack on President Donald Trump, focusing on immigration and transgender issues.
  • The sermon sparked widespread outrage among conservatives and faithful Americans, who expect clergy to prioritize spiritual guidance over political activism.
  • Trump criticized Bishop Budde on Truth Social, calling her remarks unprofessional and demanding an apology from her and her church.
  • This incident is part of a broader trend of religious leaders using their positions to push a progressive political agenda, often at the expense of their spiritual duties.
  • There is a growing demand for accountability from religious leaders who abuse their authority to promote divisive politics, emphasizing the need for faith to be separated from partisan issues.
In a stunning display of partisan grandstanding, Episcopal Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde used the sacred platform of the National Prayer Service to launch a politically charged attack on President Donald Trump during his inauguration week. The audacity of this so-called religious leader to exploit a moment of national unity for her own woke agenda has sparked widespread outrage among conservatives and faithful Americans who expect their clergy to prioritize spiritual guidance over political activism.

A pulpit turned political weapon

The National Prayer Service, traditionally a nonpartisan event meant to foster unity and reflection, was hijacked by Bishop Budde, who delivered a sermon dripping with leftist rhetoric. Instead of offering prayers for the nation or words of encouragement for its leaders, Budde chose to lecture President Trump on immigration and transgender issues, topics that have become flashpoints in the culture wars. “In the name of our God, I ask you to have mercy upon the people in our country who are scared,” Budde declared, addressing Trump directly. She went on to lament the plight of “gay, lesbian, transgender children” and undocumented immigrants, painting a picture of a nation in fear under Trump’s leadership. Her remarks were not only divisive but also blatantly one-sided, ignoring the real concerns of millions of Americans who support the president’s policies on border security and traditional values. Budde’s sermon was a masterclass in virtue signaling, as she praised undocumented workers as “good neighbors” and “faithful members” of religious communities while conveniently omitting the devastating impact of illegal immigration on American citizens. She failed to acknowledge the countless victims of crimes committed by illegal immigrants, including murders, rapes and human trafficking — issues that President Trump has repeatedly highlighted as critical to national security.

Trump fires back

President Trump, never one to shy away from defending himself, wasted no time in responding to Budde’s inflammatory remarks. In a scathing post on Truth Social, he called out the bishop for her blatant partisanship and lack of professionalism. “The so-called Bishop who spoke at the National Prayer Service on Tuesday morning was a Radical Left hard line Trump hater,” Trump wrote. “She brought her church into the World of politics in a very ungracious way. She was nasty in tone, and not compelling or smart.” The president also criticized Budde for ignoring the “large number of illegal migrants that came into our Country and killed people,” pointing out the hypocrisy of her sermon. He concluded by demanding an apology from Budde and her church, stating, “She is not very good at her job! She and her church owe the public an apology!”

A pattern of partisanship

This is not the first time Bishop Budde has used her position to attack President Trump. In 2020, she expressed outrage after Trump held a Bible outside St. John’s Episcopal Church following the clearing of violent protesters from Lafayette Square. Her latest sermon is yet another example of how some religious leaders have abandoned their spiritual duties in favor of advancing a progressive political agenda. The irony of Budde’s sermon is that it came just hours after President Trump signed executive orders aimed at protecting American citizens and upholding traditional values. These included measures to crack down on illegal immigration and affirm the biological reality of two sexes — male and female. Rather than offering prayers for wisdom and guidance as the president embarks on his second term, Budde chose to chastise him for policies that resonate with a significant portion of the American electorate.

A call for accountability

The weaponization of the pulpit by Bishop Budde is a troubling trend that undermines the integrity of religious institutions. Churches should be places of refuge and spiritual growth, not platforms for political grandstanding. By using her position to attack President Trump, Budde has alienated countless faithful Americans who look to their religious leaders for moral clarity, not partisan diatribes. President Trump’s demand for an apology is not just about one sermon—it’s about holding accountable those who abuse their authority to push a divisive agenda. The American people deserve better from their religious leaders, and Bishop Budde’s actions serve as a stark reminder of the need to reclaim our institutions from the grip of woke ideology. As conservatives, we must continue to stand firm against such blatant partisanship and demand that our religious leaders prioritize faith over politics. The pulpit is no place for political warfare, and Bishop Budde’s disgraceful sermon should serve as a wake-up call for all Americans who value both their faith and their freedom. Sources include: ZeroHedge.com APNews.com TheHill.com
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