United States: Joe Biden raises an outcry by celebrating Transgender Day of Visibility
Like every year, Democratic President Joe Biden proclaimed March 31 “Transgender Visibility Day”. But this year, the date also coincided with Easter. As a result, the Republicans, led by Donald Trump, fell on him.
International Transgender Day of Visibility celebrations in San Francisco, Sunday March 31, 2024. REUTERS - Carlos Barria
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With our correspondent in New York,
Loubna Anaki
This is a coincidence that the Republicans intend to use to their advantage in this election year. Normally, since 2009, International Transgender Day of Visibility in the
United States
takes place on March 31. And since his election,
Joe Biden
has each time published an official proclamation.
So nothing new so far. Except that this year, the 31st, was also Easter Sunday. It didn't take much for
Donald Trump
to accuse Joe Biden of being “
a bad Christian
” who attacks the Christian faith by promoting this day.
For the leader of the Republican majority in the House of Representatives, the Biden administration would have betrayed the spirit of Easter. Mike Johnson adds that “
the American people take note
.”
False controversy
For its part, the White House reaffirmed its determination to defend the rights of transgender people. She believes these accusations come “
from politicians who seek to divide the country using hatred and dishonest speech
.”
A false controversy for some, but an affair which in any case announces a highly contested electoral campaign where the slightest actions of each candidate could be used by their adversaries to gain points.
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