Bishop Speaks Up for Immigrants and LGBTQ+ Kids at Inaugural Prayer Service

On Tuesday, as President Donald J. Trump started his first full day in office, Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde, the head of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, made a surprising request. She asked the president to show kindness towards immigrants and LGBTQ+ children. This moment happened during a church service held to mark Trump's inauguration. The bishop said that many kids in the country are scared. These kids, who come from all types of families, are gay, lesbian, or transgender. Some of them even fear for their lives. She reminded everyone that most immigrants are not criminals. She asked the president to be kind to families who worry that their parents might be taken away. Bishop Budde also asked for help for people fleeing war and persecution in their own countries. She hoped they would find a warm welcome in the U. S. This happened just a day after Trump's inauguration, where he showed his new powers by signing many executive orders. It was a powerful moment. The bishop, known for being gentle and soft-spoken, stood up and made a strong statement. She showed that even in the presidential spotlight, there can be resistance and different points of view.