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Donald Trump has called for an apology from Right Rev. Mariann Budde, Episcopal bishop of Washington, following her pointed remarks during a prayer service marking his inauguration. Speaking at the Washington National Cathedral, Budde appealed to Trump to "have mercy" on vulnerable communities, including LGBTQ+ individuals and undocumented migrants. Trump, in response, criticized Budde in a post on his social media site, labeling her a “so-called Bishop” and a “Radical Left hard line Trump hater”. He accused her of politicizing the service and failing to address issues like crime involving migrants. Trump added that the service was “boring and uninspiring,” claiming Budde was “not very good at her job”. The prayer service, which aimed to promote national unity rather than partisanship, featured leaders from various faith traditions but notably excluded conservative evangelicals. Budde’s sermon emphasized unity across division, urging compassion for marginalized groups.