March 31—Easter Sunday this year—was declared a Transgender Day of Visibility by President Biden, who faced criticism on Saturday.
”I, Joseph R. Biden Jr., president of the United States of America, by virtue of the power vested in me by the constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim March 31st, 2024, as Transgender Day of Visibility” the White House announced on Friday.
“Together, we must elevate the lives and voices of transgender individuals across our country and strive toward the abolition of violence and prejudice against all transgender, gender nonconforming, and nonbinary persons,” says Joe Biden.
Biden’s announcement, which was really a formality because the day has been observed on March 31 every year since 2009, was referred to by presumed GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump as a part of the “administration’s years-long assault on the Christian faith.”
“We call on Joe Biden’s failing campaign and the White House to issue an apology to the millions of Catholics and Christians across America who believe tomorrow is for one celebration only—the resurrection of Jesus Christ,” said Karoline Leavitt, Trump’s national press secretary.
Christian academics also scoffed at the announcement.
“The Post was informed by Catholic University theology professor Chad C. Pecknold that “Mr. Biden has consistently proved that he is significantly more dedicated to the progressive faith than the Catholic one, in my expert theological opinion.” Additionally, the Biden administration has made efforts to eliminate the more explicitly Christian elements from his formal ceremonies.
”It is appalling and insulting that Joe Biden’s White House prohibited children from submitting religious egg designs for their Easter Art Event, and formally proclaimed Easter Sunday as ‘Trans Day of Visibility.’ Sadly, these are just two more examples of the Biden Administration’s years-long assault on the Christian faith. We call on Joe Biden’s failing campaign and White House to issue an apology to the millions of Catholics and Christians across America who believe tomorrow is for one celebration only — the resurrection of Jesus Christ.” says GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia alleged Biden and Democrats mocked the Christian faith.
Statement from President Joe Biden on Transgender Day of Visibility
On Transgender Day of Visibility, we celebrate the strength, joy, and absolute courage of some of the bravest people I know. 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. No one should have to be brave just to be themselves.
Let me be clear: These attacks are un-American and must end. The bullying, discrimination, and political attacks that trans kids face have exacerbated our national mental health crisis. More than half of transgender youth say they have seriously considered suicide. Loving parents are terrified for their children’s futures. To help, my administration is providing dedicated emergency mental health resources: If you’re a transgender young person who needs help, you can call 988 to reach the nationwide suicide prevention and crisis hotline. Press “3” to speak with a counselor specifically trained to support LGBTQI+ youth.
My administration will never quit fighting to end discrimination, to stand against these unjust state laws, and to guarantee everyone the fundamental right and freedom to be who they are. We’ll never stop working to create a world where everyone can live without fear, where parents, teachers, and whole communities come together to support kids, no matter how they identify, and where every child is surrounded by compassion and love.
I want every member of the trans community to know that we see you. You’re each made in the image of God and deserve love, dignity, and respect. You make America stronger, and we’re with you.
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