OKC Standard

Washington D.C. – Congressman Josh Brecheen has introduced a resolution condemning remarks made by Bishop Budde during the National Prayer Service, directed at President Trump. The resolution criticizes the bishop for using the event to address political issues, describing it as "a shocking display of left-wing political activism."

Congressman Brecheen stated, “Today, I introduced a resolution to fully condemn the distorted message that was preached at President Trump during the National Prayer Service on Monday. I strongly urge my colleagues to act quickly on this resolution to show President Trump that the sermon given is not reflective of the faith community at large.”

The resolution has garnered support from several other congressmen. Congressman Eric Burlison commented, “The bishop's radical lecture was nothing more than a narcissistic, woke tirade. Instead of embracing this sacred moment to unite us in prayer, she chose to impose her extremist ideology, rendering the National Prayer Service completely inappropriate and, quite frankly, deranged.”

Congressman Andrew Clyde added his voice to the criticism: “Bishop Budde’s politicization and weaponization of the pulpit during the National Prayer Service was wholly inappropriate. As a man of faith, I refuse to ignore this blatant political activism and perverse message.”

Congressman Mark Harris also supported the resolution stating, “This wasn’t a prayer – it was a purposeful, political attack on the President. The American people rejected this kind of underhanded wokeness at the ballot box. Congress should fully condemn Bishop Budde’s actions.”

The resolution is co-sponsored by Representatives Rick Allen (R-GA), Brian Babin (R-TX), Jim Baird (R-IN), Stephanie Bice (R-OK), Sheri Biggs (R-SC), Eric Burlison (R-MO), Lauren Boebert (R-CO), Andrew Clyde (R-GA), Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Glenn Grothman (R-WI), Mark Harris (R-NC), Erin Houchin (R-IN), Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL), Rich McCormick (R-GA), Mary Miller (R-IL), Barry Moore (R-AL), Ralph Norman (R-SC), Andy Ogles (R-TN), Beth Van Duyne (R-TX), and Daniel Webster (R-FL).

Press inquiries can be directed to Darren.Dershem@mail.house.gov.