Mariann Edgar Budde, the Episcopal Bishop of Washington, is a prominent religious leader who advocates for social justice issues, including immigration and LGBTQ+ rights.

Mariann Edgar Budde, bishop of the Episcopal Church spoke directly to President Donald Trump at a worship service Tuesday at the Washington National Cathedral, urging him to "have mercy" on illegal immigrants and LGBT people.

President Donald Trump on Wednesday called for an apology from Washington Episcopal Bishop Mariann Budde after she made a direct appeal to him for “mercy” toward LGBT-identified Americans and illegal immigrants during an inaugural prayer service.