Trump is urged by a reverend to show compassion towards immigrants and LGBTQ youth who are terrified.

During the national prayer service at the Washington National Cathedral on Tuesday, President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance appeared visibly agitated when the sermon shifted towards a political tone.

Right Reverend Mariann Edgar Budde, a vocal critic of Trump and the U.S. government following George Floyd's death, was among the faith leaders who spoke.

On Trump's first day back in office, the Episcopal Diocese of Washington's reverend delivered a sermon on "unity," but her remarks grew pointed when she discussed immigrants and LGBTQ youth. The reverend directly addressed the president, urging him to have mercy on the people in the country who are scared, including gay, lesbian, and transgender children from Democratic, Republican, and Independent families.

"The people who work in our fields, clean our buildings, raise chickens, and wash dishes in restaurants are not necessarily citizens or have proper documentation, but the majority of immigrants are not criminals. They pay taxes and are good neighbors. These individuals are also faithful members of our religious institutions, including churches, mosques, synagogues, and temples. The reverend urged Trump to show mercy to those in our communities whose children fear their parents will be taken away and to help those fleeing war zones find compassion and welcome, as our God teaches us to be merciful to strangers."

During the sermon, the vice president and second lady whispered to each other. In her opening remarks, Budde emphasized the importance of unity as a foundation for a free society, stating that it is essential for people to live together in freedom and harmony, regardless of their differences.

"In contrast," Budde stated, "Unity involves being with others and acknowledging and valuing our differences, which allows us to appreciate diverse perspectives and experiences, fostering a sense of community where we can genuinely care for one another, even when we have disagreements."

Those present were aware of the complexities of politics, where power, wealth, and competing interests often clash. When opinions differ significantly on what America should be and the best course of action, there will always be winners and losers in the decision-making process that shapes public policy and resource allocation.

"Not everyone's prayers will be answered as we desire, but for some, the loss of their aspirations will be more than just political. However, all faiths present here affirm that every person is a child of our one God. In public discourse, respecting each other's dignity means avoiding to ridicule and imitate those with whom we disagree, instead choosing to value, value respectfully, to highlight our differences, and whenever possible, to find common ground."

In his inaugural speech, Trump declared that there are only two genders: male and female, to great applause.

""We will create a society that values merit over race and gender," he stated."

The president has pledged to deport large numbers of criminal undocumented immigrants and has also signed an order revoking birthright citizenship for the offspring of illegal immigrants, causing uproar.

In 2020, a video clip was released showing Budde expressing her left-leaning political views during a protest in Washington, D.C.

"Budde, wearing a mask, stated that the message was a call for justice, specifically for George Floyd and systemic justice for all brown and Black people who have been oppressed by the country. She emphasized that this rising up, which was mostly led by young people, should be listened to."

Budde stated that he has stopped communicating with President Trump and believes it's necessary to replace him.

Budde was questioned by Congress about the June 1, 2020, clash between protesters and police near St. John's Church in Lafayette Square.

The Episcopal church believes that the government's use of violence against peaceful protesters is incompatible with Christian values of racial and social justice.

Budde also criticized Trump for using a Bible as a prop outside the church after the unrest. During her testimony to a House committee, she stated, "When the President displayed a Bible outside our church as if to assert his spiritual authority over what had just occurred, I knew I had to speak out. The Bible does not support the use of violence against the innocent."

On Monday morning, Trump visited the same church he had previously attended before being sworn in as the 47th president. Planet Chronicle' Sarah Tobianski provided coverage of the event.