Donald Trump's five-word response to Bishop Mariann Budde's plea for mercy

Lucy Leeson

22 January 2025 at 7:21 am

Donald Trump has responded after Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde pleaded with the president to show Christian mercy to immigrants and members of the LGBT+ community.

Trump was asked for his verdict on the bishop’s comments during the National Prayer Service on Tuesday (21 January), stating: “They can do much better”.

The president asked reporters: “What did you think? Do you like it? Did you find it exciting?

“Not too exciting, was it? I didn’t think it was a good service. Thank you very much.”

Trump then added: “They can do much better.”

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