In this weekly roundup, Dan discusses the week’s political landscape in light of Donald Trump’s recent inauguration and his claims of a divine mandate. Bishop Mariann Budde gives a plea for mercy from Trump for marginalized groups. The episode moves into analyzing Trump’s executive orders, including immigration changes, termination of DEI initiatives, and pardoning January 6th insurrectionists.
Speaking at the inaugural prayer service at the Washington National Cathedral on Tuesday, Right Rev. Mariann Budde, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, asked Donald Trump and JD Vance to use their power for good.
But because these are Republicans, the plea to be kind was taken as a personal attack. Trump and other GOP leaders used their platforms to attack the woman who dared him to act like Jesus. Interview:
Mr. President, on those in our communities — these children fear that their parents will be taken away," she said. "And that you help those that are fleeing war zones and persecution in their own lands find compassion and welcome here."…