Pastor Mariann Edgar Budde's sermon at the National Cathedral during Trump's inauguration urged him to show mercy towards marginalized groups. Trump criticized her remarks, sparking debate on whether the sermon promoted unity or further division. The discussion also touches upon the political nature of the sermon and the underlying issues of immigration and LGBTQ+ rights.
Pastor Budde's plea to Trump to show mercy to immigrants and LGBTQ+ people
Trump's criticism of Budde, calling her a "Radical Left hard line Trump hater"
Debate on whether the sermon united or divided the nation
Discussion of the political nature of religious sermons
Discussion of illegal immigration and its impact on American workers