The spotlight was once again on former President Donald Trump, but not for the reasons one might expect. After attending the inaugural national prayer service at the Washington National Cathedral on Tuesday, his remarks left critics buzzing.
C-SPAN shared a clip showing Trump leaving the service, where he candidly commented:
“Not too exciting, was it? I didn’t think it was a good service. No… They can do much better.”
This unfiltered reaction didn’t sit well with many. Former CNN political analyst Marc Lamont Hill chimed in on Twitter, saying, “I thought this was a joke at first.”
Host Roland Martin didn’t hold back either, tweeting, “Awww. Fake Christian is mad he was told the truth by a Christian woman.”
Ron Fournier, a veteran journalist and former Washington bureau chief for The Associated Press, weighed in too, stating bluntly, “This is not a Godly man.”
So, what part of the service may have struck a nerve with the former president? According to Ed Kilgore of The Intelligencer, it could have been the heartfelt plea from Episcopal Bishop Marian Edgar Budde. Speaking directly to Trump, she urged him to “have mercy” on immigrants and LGBTQ youth, highlighting their fears under his leadership.
The comment set off a firestorm of debate, with critics calling out Trump’s apparent lack of empathy. The reaction has further fueled conversations about leadership, faith, and compassion in politics.
What’s your take? Should leaders be held to higher standards of empathy, or is this just another case of political drama? Let’s talk in the comments!
