The White House has responded to the growing backlash over Joe Biden’s proclamation to name Easter Sundays as “Transgender Day of Visibility,” calling them “hurtful” and “hateful.”
Biden’s proclamation states:
“I, JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR., President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim March 31, 2024, as Transgender Day of Visibility.”
It adds:
“I call upon all Americans to join us in lifting up the lives and voices of transgender people throughout our Nation and to work toward eliminating violence and discrimination based on gender identity.”
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— New York Post (@nypost) March 30, 2024
Biden, who claims he is a “devout” Catholic, also banned religious artwork from the White House Easter egg competition.
The move parked massive outrage from Republicans, including former President Donald Trump.
The Trump campaign issued a statement saying:
“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.”
The White House responded to the outrage, claiming that it was “cruel” and “hateful.”
White House spokesperson Andrew Bates said in a statement:
“As a Christian who celebrates Easter with Family, President Biden stands for bringing people together and upholding the dignity and freedoms of every American.”
“Sadly, it’s unsurprising politicians are seeking to divide and weaken our country with cruel, hateful, and dishonest rhetoric. President Biden will never abuse his faith for political purposes or for profit.”
The statement did not contain any apology.
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