Episcopal bishop who urged Trump to ‘have mercy’ to resign post in Washington DC
Mariann Budde gained national attention for calling on US president to consider immigrants and LGBTQ+ people Rev Mariann Edgar Budde, the Episcopal bishop of Washington DC who gained national attention when she called on Donald Trump to “ have mercy ” on the country’s immigrants and LGBTQ+ community after his second inauguration, is resigning. Budde shared in her resignation letter that she will…
Mariann Edgar Budde, the 66-year-old Episcopal bishop of Washington DC, is resigning from her position on June 3, 2028. Budde gained notoriety for her public call on President Donald Trump to demonstrate mercy towards immigrants and LGBTQ+ individuals following his second inauguration. She announced her decision in a resignation letter, citing her discernment and consultations with diocesan leadership and the Presiding Bishop’s office.
Budde, the first woman to lead the Episcopal diocese of Washington, has been in the role since 2011. She previously served as the rector of St John's Episcopal church in Minneapolis for 18 years. Her resignation letter highlighted her commitment to ensuring a healthy transition for her successor, promising to work alongside the diocesan staff and leadership bodies.
Budde had previously clashed with Trump during his first term, criticizing him for using religious symbols to endorse positions contrary to his own biblical message.
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