Bishop excoriated by Trump as 'Radical Left hard line Trump hater' after politically charged prayer service.

Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington faced criticism from President Donald Trump after making politically charged comments during an interfaith service of prayer for the country at the Washington National Cathedral on Tuesday, the day after Trump's inauguration.

"Please, Mr. President, I make one final plea on behalf of our nation's people. In the name of our God, I implore you to show mercy to those who are currently terrified. There are children who identify as gay, lesbian, and transgender in families across the political spectrum, some of whom fear for their very lives."

"Immigrants are not criminals, they pay taxes and are good neighbors," she added.

She implored Mr. President to show mercy to those in our communities whose children are afraid of their parents being taken away, and to assist those who are fleeing war zones and persecution in their own lands to find compassion and welcome here.

Trump criticized Budde and her performance in a post on Truth Social, stating that she and her church should issue a public apology.

The president mentioned that some illegal immigrants have entered the country and committed violent acts against Americans.

On Wednesday, Trump posted on Twitter that the Bishop who spoke at the National Prayer Service on Tuesday morning was a Radical Left hard line Trump hater. She brought her church into the World of politics in a very ungracious way. She was nasty in tone, and not compelling or smart. She failed to mention the large number of illegal migrants that came into our Country and killed people. Many were deposited from jails and mental institutions. It is a giant crime wave that is taking place in the USA.

Although the service was uninspiring and lacked excitement, the inappropriate statements made by her were particularly disappointing. She is not skilled at her job, and she and her church should offer a public apology for her behavior.

In a post on X, Rep. Andy Barr, R-Ky., stated that he is Episcopalian and disagreed with Budde's comments.

Bishop Budde's criticisms of President Trump's appointees at the inaugural Service of Prayer for the Nation were politically motivated and lacked substance, according to Barr.

"Unfortunately, Bishop Budde's unwelcoming and hypocritical words to the President were the only message she delivered, which conveyed that the Episcopal Church's motto of "All are Welcome" does not apply to most Americans who voted for Donald Trump."

Budde has been open about her opposition to Trump in the past.

In a video clip posted on social media by ABC News in 2020, she stated that President Trump needed to be replaced.