Trump's reaction is another example of his administration being at odds with prominent religious leaders over his stance on immigration and LGBTQ+ rights.
The bishop criticized the president's agenda and called on him to show “mercy” on people she claimed were living in fear because Trump was president.
The Trump administration has already issued executive orders rolling back transgender rights and toughening immigration policies. When he returned to the White House, Trump was asked about the sermon.
Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde delivered a sermon calling for mercy on people who are scared. The new president was in the audience