During Sunday’s episode of CNN’s “State of the Union,” Senator Raphael Warnock, a Democrat from Georgia, openly criticized President Donald Trump, accusing him of promoting “unabashed, unvarnished bigotry.”

Host Jake Tapper asked Warnock, “Do you pray for the president?”

Warnock responded affirmatively, saying, “Oh, absolutely. He needs a lot of prayer.”

Tapper followed up with, “What do you pray for? What do you ask God?”

Warnock elaborated on his prayers, stating, “I pray because he holds influence and power over people who matter to me. I recognize his humanity just as I do for everyone. However, my prayers also involve seeking accountability. I must truthfully address his actions. His clear display of bigotry and the cruelty he perpetuates on America’s streets, particularly through his version of ICE, must be condemned. For me, prayer is intertwined with prophetic speech that holds those in power accountable. I will not act as a chaplain endorsing what is ungodly and unjust.”

Tapper noted, “Many religious leaders visit the White House, not only to pray for the president but also to publicly claim that he was divinely chosen for this role.”