{"id":29306,"date":"2025-01-26T01:44:15","date_gmt":"2025-01-26T01:44:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usapress.info\/?p=29306"},"modified":"2025-01-26T01:44:15","modified_gmt":"2025-01-26T01:44:15","slug":"melania-trump-and-vp-jd-vance-criticized-over-reactions-during-national-prayer-service","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usapress.info\/?p=29306","title":{"rendered":"Melania Trump and VP JD Vance Criticized Over Reactions During National Prayer Service"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>First Lady Melania Trump and Vice President JD Vance are facing backlash after appearing to smile and laugh during a solemn moment at the National Prayer Service on January 21, 2025, at the Washington National Cathedral.<\/p>\n<p>The moment occurred just before Bishop LaTrelle Easterling\u2019s prayer for the most vulnerable, which some observers felt was disrespected by their reactions. Critics quickly voiced their disapproval on social media, accusing them of being dismissive of the prayer\u2019s message. Supporters defended their actions, claiming the moment was taken out of context.<\/p>\n<p>Later in the service, Reverend Mariann Edgar Budde delivered a sermon urging President Trump to show mercy toward LGBTQ+ individuals and immigrants. Trump responded harshly on Truth Social, labeling Budde a<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRadical Left\u201d figure and criticizing her remarks as politically motivated and uninspiring. 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