Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville joined the list of Republicans who have taken issue with pointed statements made by Rev. Mariann Budde Tuesday toward President Donald Trump during the inaugural prayer service at the Washington National Cathedral.

Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde, the first woman to lead the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, urged President Donald Trump to show mercy towards immigrants

Trump was in Washington, D.C., for a national prayer service on Tuesday when Bishop Mariann Budde, who was born in New Jersey, pleaded with him during the service to have “mercy” on undocumented immigrants and other marginal groups, whom Trump has targeted during his campaign.

Episcopal Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde is being celebrated as “fearless” and “bold” after pleading with donald Trump to show Christian mercy to the immigrants he wants to ban from the nation and members of the LGBT+ community he aims to punish.

In a heartfelt sermon at the Washington National Cathedral, Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde urged President Trump to demonstrate kindness and understanding towards LGBTQ+ individuals and immigrants. This powerful message comes in the wake of significant policy changes by the Trump administration that have left many feeling vulnerable and afraid.

Rep. Mike Collins (R-Ga.) heavily criticized statements made by the Right Rev. Mariann Budde on Tuesday at the inaugural prayer service held for President Trump. “The person giving this sermon should be added to the deportation list,

The White House is also expected to announce a multibillion-dollar investment in U.S. artificial-intelligence infrastructure.

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

President Donald Trump kicked off his second term with a flurry of executive actions on immigration, Jan. 6, health policy and more.