Bishop Mariann Budde's sermon at an inaugural prayer service for President Trump exposes potential hypocrisy given her church's financial ties to federal immigration contracts. The Episcopal Migration Ministry (EMM), a branch of her church, is compensated for refugee resettlement efforts that Trump aims to reassess, even as it seeks to advocate for more humanitarian immigration. In 2023, EMM earned $53 million to resettle thousands of individuals, prompting scrutiny about their ongoing programs and raising ethical concerns about funding dependent on the number of refugees served, suggesting a conflict of interest in their advocacy.
"Bishop Mariann Budde's sermon to President Trump highlights a significant hypocrisy, especially considering her church's involvement in federal contracting for immigration programs."
"The Episcopal Migration Ministry, which earned $53 million from taxpayer-funded programs in 2023, raises questions about the church's advocacy for immigration reform amidst potential conflicts of interest."
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