At inaugural prayer service, bishop calls on Trump to 'have mercy' on marginalized people

Jan. 21 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump attended the inaugural prayer service Tuesday at Washington National Cathedral, where a sermon on unity called out the president to "have mercy" on LGBTQ+ people and migrants.

Speaking directly to Trump -- who attended "A Service of Prayer for the Nation" with first lady Melania Trump and his family -- the Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde said, "Let me make one final plea, Mr. President. Millions have put their trust in you, and as you told the nation yesterday, you have felt the providential hand of a loving God."

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