Washington bishop asks Trump to ‘have mercy’ on LGBTQ people, immigrants

The Bishop of Washington, Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde, made a plea to President Donald Trump, who was attending the inaugural prayer service, to have “mercy” on Americans, particularly immigrants and LGBTQ people, who may be fearful as he takes office.

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