President Donald Trump lashed out on Wednesday at the bishop who had delivered a pointed plea directly at him on behalf of immigrants and LGBTQ+ children during a service at the National Cathedral a day earlier.
One of Trump's first acts was to issue an executive order declaring that only two genders exist.
Some Episcopal leaders have actively denounced several of Trump's policy positions, including his stances on migrants and the transgender community, according to ABC.
Bishop Budde locked eyes with President Trump and made a plea for mercy — and the war over spiritual authority in America was ignited anew.