President Joe Biden has pledged his support for the LGBTQ community, stating that “these are our kids. These are our neighbors.[0] Not somebody else’s kids; they’re all our kids.”[1] In a video posted on Twitter, the President highlighted that it is crucial to treat everyone in the country with respect, and that LGBTQ Americans, especially children, are loved and heard by his administration.[0] However, his remarks were met with criticism from Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who tweeted that the government doesn’t own the nation’s kids.[1]
Biden’s comments come just days after he and First Lady Jill Biden hosted a Pride Celebration event at the White House.[0] However, the event faced backlash after a transgender woman bared her breasts, which the White House condemned as inappropriate and disrespectful. The individuals involved will not be invited to future events.[0]
Biden’s support for the LGBTQ community is a significant departure from the previous administration’s policies, which saw numerous rollbacks of LGBTQ rights. The Biden administration has already taken steps to reverse some of these policies, such as lifting the ban on transgender people serving in the military and reversing a policy that allowed healthcare providers to discriminate against LGBTQ patients.
The President’s stance on LGBTQ rights has also been reflected in his cabinet picks, with Pete Buttigieg becoming the first openly gay person to serve as a Cabinet Secretary in the US. The administration has also created a position for a senior advisor on LGBTQ issues, indicating a commitment to advancing equality for the community.
While Biden’s support for LGBTQ rights is commendable, there is still much work to be done to ensure that all members of the community are protected and treated equally under the law. Discrimination and hate crimes against the LGBTQ community remain prevalent, and legislative action is needed to address these issues. The Equality Act, which would provide federal non-discrimination protections for LGBTQ people, has passed the House of Representatives, but its fate in the Senate remains uncertain.
In conclusion, President Biden’s support for the LGBTQ community is a welcome change from the previous administration’s policies. However, it is essential to continue pushing for legislative action to ensure that all members of the community are protected and treated equally.
0. “Elon Musk rebukes Biden for claiming that LGBTQI+ kids are ‘all our kids’: ‘NOT your kids'” Fox News, 14 Jun. 2023, https://www.foxnews.com/media/elon-musk-rebukes-biden-claiming-lgbtqi-kids-all-kids-not-kids
1. “Musk blasts White House” Audacy, 14 Jun. 2023, https://www.audacy.com/knss/news/national/musk-blasts-white-house
