The bishop at President Donald J. Trump’s inaugural prayer service on Tuesday implored him to “have mercy” on gay, lesbian and transgender children, as well as undocumented immigrants.

“I ask you to have mercy upon the people in our country who are scared now,” asked Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde, leader of the Episcopal diocese of Washington. “There are gay, lesbian and transgender children in Democratic, Republican and independent families, some who fear for their lives.”

Her request came a day after Mr. Trump issued a flurry of executive orders focused on transgender rights and immigration.

Mr. Trump, seated in the front pew, occasionally looked down and Vice President JD Vance, seated in the same row, occasionally glanced at his wife before seemingly raising his eyebrows in surprise.

Bishop Budde later appeared to directly address Mr. Trump’s promise to enact mass deportations and turn away refugees and asylum seekers.

“I ask you to have mercy, Mr. President, on those in our communities whose children fear that their parents will be taken away and that you help those who are fleeing war zones and persecution in their own lands to find compassion and welcome here,” she said.

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