I’m really not sure it matters. Episcopal layfolk have been ignorijg their clergy for years, decades.
Then why stay in the church?
Maybe you believe Obama ignored Wright.
Typically, the Episcopal clergy is way to the left of the congregations.
Nobody really listens to them on political matters. Frankly, many do not on theological matters, as well.
Mommy st folks read the Pastoral Letter, and even more the Letter from the Bishop, with an attitude of “What did that idiot say this time?”