Donald Trump hits out at bishop who confronted him: 'Very ungracious'
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President Donald Trump has hit back at Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde, who criticized his policies during her Tuesday sermon at the national prayer service in Washington, D.C. Writing on Truth Social after midnight on Wednesday, Trump called the bishop "very ungracious" and "not very good at her job." Budde confronted him during the event over his policies on immigration and transgender rights. Newsweek has contacted the White House and Budde via email for comment. Trump's reaction is another example of his administration being at odds with prominent religious leaders over...
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