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Jen Psaki calls the record number of trans people murdered in 2021 so far “devastating”
“That’s terrible and heartbreaking to hear. It is a commitment of the President to address violence, address threats to transgender people.”
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Joe Biden tells press what infrastructure deal taught him about LGBTQ rights
Biden’s infrastructure plan made it over the finish line with the help of two out politicians: Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Sen. Kyrsten Sinema.
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Karine Jean-Pierre makes history as first gay woman to lead White House press briefing
“Clearly the president believes that representation matters and I appreciate him giving me this opportunity.”
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Jen Psaki confirms President Biden may still nominate lesbian & transgender ambassadors
Jen Psaki was grilled on why the U.S. has never had lesbian & trans ambassadors. “Soon,” she said.
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The White House states they “certainly can” consider challenging anti-trans laws
President Biden and Attorney General Merrick Garland could consider taking legal action, the White House stated. But they’re not announcing any decisions – yet.
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White House warns states that their anti-transgender bills are illegal
“Not only is this the law of the land, it’s his own deeply held view.”
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GOP Rep. Lauren Boebert uses anti-gay stereotypes to explain vote against LGBTQ rights bill
She says she’s raising her sons “to be men” and she’s “proud of that.”
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Trump spokesperson is “proud” of his “great record when it comes to the LGBT community”
When asked about Trump’s transgender military ban, she started reading from a list of LGBTQ talking points.
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Trump congratulated himself on the trans military ban & it’s truly awful
“It’s been a very difficult situation and I think I’m doing a lot of people a favor by coming out and just saying it.”