Episcopal bishop who urged Trump to ‘have mercy’ to resign post in Washington DC
Summary
Mariann Edgar Budde, the Episcopal bishop of Washington DC, announced she will resign from her position in June 2028 after the new bishop is chosen. She gained attention for calling on President Donald Trump to show mercy to immigrants and LGBTQ+ people during his second inauguration.Key Facts
- Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde leads the Episcopal diocese in Washington DC and is the first woman in this role.
- She has been bishop since 2011 and was formerly a church leader in Minneapolis.
- Budde asked President Trump to have mercy on immigrants and LGBTQ+ children in a sermon after his 2025 inauguration.
- President Trump criticized her, calling her statements inappropriate and demanding an apology.
- Budde also opposed Trump’s use of a Bible for a photo during protests in his first term.
- She will step down on June 3, 2028, after a new bishop is selected and consecrated.
- Budde plans to help ensure a smooth transition to the next bishop.
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