Rep. Mary Miller (R-Ill.) said it was "deeply disturbing" that a Sikh delivered a prayer in the House chamber on Friday — after apparently mistaking him for a Muslim man.

The since-deleted post Friday morning sparked immediate bipartisan criticism.

“It’s deeply troubling that a Muslim was allowed to lead prayer in the House of Representatives this morning. This should never have been allowed to happen,” Miller said in a post on X. “America was founded as a Christian nation, and I believe our government should reflect that truth, not drift further from it. May God have mercy!"

She attached a photo of the guest chaplain, who was wearing a yellow turban, leading the customary prayer that occurs every day at the opening of the House floor.

But the guest chaplain was not a Muslim, but a Sik

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