Discussion on Trump's stance on LGBTQ+ rights
Vice President Kamala Harris claims that Trump will target the LGBTQ+ community if he wins in November, but the Log Cabin Republicans argue that Trump has not taken away protections for LGBT workers or patients, and has actually championed gay rights by appointing openly gay officials and launching initiatives for the decriminalization of homosexuality.
Key Points
- Trump did not take away protections for LGBT workers or patients
- Trump did not ban trans people from the military
- Trump appointed openly gay officials and launched initiatives for the decriminalization of homosexuality
- Trump allowed states to set their own policies on transgender bathrooms
Pros
- Trump appointed the first openly gay Cabinet-level official
- Launched the first U.S. global initiative for the decriminalization of homosexuality
- Allowed states to set their own policies on transgender bathrooms
Cons
- Barred openly transgender soldiers from serving in the military