Trump's reaction is another example of his administration being at odds with prominent religious leaders over his stance on immigration and LGBTQ+ rights.

Now that the glitz and excitement of inauguration weekend has come to an end, President Donald Trump has resumed his most cherished pastime: late-night grievance-posting on social media. The first target of his second term in office: the “so-called Bishop” who asked him to have mercy on immigrants and the LGBTQ+ community.

The direct appeal to President Trump on the first full day of his term was a remarkable moment at a National Cathedral event that traditionally has not been political.

Right Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde asked President Trump for "mercy" and said people across the country are "scared".