The White House posts a message aimed specifically at trans people in the US

June 28, 2024 Politics

The White House and the Biden Administration have made several social media postings in support of Pride Month. Yesterday, the White House reminded people that it supports all sections of the queer community, including those arguably most under attack: Trans people.

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An accompaning caption, for trans Americans, said, “You are loved. You are heard. You are understood. You belong.”

The same images were posted on X. Although prompting thousands of likes, the images also, predictably caused some backlash – especially on X.

Our Administration sends a message to all transgender Americans:

You are loved.

You are heard.

You are understood.

You belong. pic.twitter.com/ZEjwN51q5r

— The White House (@WhiteHouse) June 26, 2024

Trans rights have been at the center of culture wars across the US in recent years. Several states have introduced legislation banning gender-affirming care for minors, and banning books from school libraries that explore gender issues. Trans girls have also been banned from competing in women’s sports in schools and colleges.

Same-sex marriage anniversary

Besides affirming that “trans rights are human rights”, President Joe Biden also took time yesterday to mark the ninth anniversary of the landmark, 2015 Supreme Court ruling that legalized same-sex marriage across the US.

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“This case moved our country forward, and was made possible because of the courageous couples and advocates in the LGBTQI+ community who fought for these hard-won rights.”

Today, we celebrate the anniversary of the monumental marriage equality ruling of Obergefell v. Hodges.

This case moved our country forward, and was made possible because of the courageous couples and advocates in the LGBTQI+ community who fought for these hard-won rights. pic.twitter.com/oGXc4oSJ6O

— President Biden (@POTUS) June 26, 2024