Ive had people wish me dead, the 65-year-old bishop toldMSNBCs Rachel Maddow about the criticism she faced.
you’ve got the option to disagree with what Ive said or did.
But could we, as Americans and fellow children of God, speak to one another with respect?
I would offer the same to you, she said.
I would offer the same to you.
I would listen to your views, and I would honor them.
I dont hate the president, and I pray for him, Budde toldNPR.
I dont feel theres a need to apologize for a request for mercy.
But no, I wont, I wont apologize for what I said, she went on to say.
She also urged the reality TV star-turned-president not to execute his plans that target immigrants.
She brought her church into the World of politics in a very ungracious way.
She was nasty in tone, and not compelling or smart, the president continued.
Others went as far as saying the American-born bishop should be deported.
Its despicable, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt toldFox News.
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