Mariann Edgar Budde, the Episcopal Bishop of Washington, is a prominent religious leader who advocates for social justice issues, including immigration and LGBTQ+ rights.

She also addressed Trump directly while he sat with his wife and the newly appointed vice president, wearing a red tie in the pew next to them.

At the inaugural prayer service, the Right Rev Mariann Budde, the Episcopal bishop of Washington, made an appeal to US President Donald Trump to have mercy on the LGBTQ+ community and undocumented migrant workers.

President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and their families were in attendance at the prayer service on Tuesday.

Right Rev Mariann Budde’s appeal amounts to bold public criticism and prompts frosty response from US president

At the inaugural prayer service, the Right Rev. Mariann Budde, the Episcopal bishop of Washington, asked President Donald Trump to have mercy on the LGBTQ+ community and undocumented migrant workers

Right Rev Mariann Edgar Budde, Episcopal bishop of Washington, made a direct appeal to US President Donald Trump at his inaugural prayer service on Monday, asking him to 'have mercy' on the people of the LGBTQ community and undocumented migrant workers.