Key takeaways:
- President Joe Biden issued a statement denouncing the wave of discriminatory state laws aimed at trans Americans.
- Biden blamed “MAGA extremists” for “advancing hundreds of hateful and extreme state laws that target transgender kids and their families.”
- He called on all Americans to “stand up for the rights of transgender Americans and ensure they can live their lives free from fear and discrimination” and urged Congress to pass the Equality Act.
On Friday, President Joe Biden issued a statement celebrating International Transgender Day of Visibility and denouncing the wave of discriminatory state laws aimed at trans Americans. In his statement, Biden squarely blamed “MAGA extremists” for “advancing hundreds of hateful and extreme state laws that target transgender kids and their families.”
“Transgender Americans deserve to be safe and supported in every community — but today, across our country, MAGA extremists are advancing hundreds of hateful and extreme state laws that target transgender kids and their families,” Biden said.
The President also acknowledged the bullying, discrimination, and political attacks that trans kids face, which he said have “exacerbated our national crisis of violence and discrimination against transgender Americans.”
Biden praised the courage of trans people in the face of threats from “MAGA extremists” and their “hateful and extreme state laws.” He said, “On Transgender Day of Visibility, we celebrate the strength, joy, and absolute courage of some of the bravest people I know.”
The President concluded his statement by calling on all Americans to “stand up for the rights of transgender Americans and ensure they can live their lives free from fear and discrimination.” He also urged Congress to pass the Equality Act, which would provide explicit protections for LGBTQ+ people.
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