Former US President Donald Trump has strongly criticized President Joe Biden’s decision to declare March 31, which coincides with Easter Sunday this year, as “Transgender Day of Visibility.” Trump, known for his conservative stance, has accused President Biden, a Roman Catholic, of insensitivity towards religion.
In a statement released by Trump’s campaign, it was expressed as appalling and insulting that the White House under Joe Biden’s administration prohibited children from submitting religious egg designs for their Easter Art Event in favor of observing “Trans Day of Visibility.”
Trump’s team has called upon the White House and President Biden to issue an apology to millions of Catholics and Christians across America for what they perceive as disrespect towards their religious beliefs.
President Biden, however, issued a proclamation on Friday, urging all Americans to support and uplift the lives and voices of transgender individuals, advocating for the eradication of violence and discrimination based on gender identity.
The timing of Biden’s proclamation, coinciding with the Easter festival, has stirred controversy and drawn sharp criticism from conservative quarters.
In response to the backlash, White House spokesperson Andrew Bates has accused Republicans of attempting to sow division and weaken the country through what he described as cruel, hateful, and dishonest rhetoric.
Despite President Biden’s public display of devoutness, including attending Mass regularly and openly discussing his Catholic upbringing, his political stances on issues such as gay marriage and abortion rights have caused friction with many conservative Christians.
Trump and the Republican party have capitalized on the discomfort among conservative Christians regarding transgender rights. This comes at a time when several states have enacted laws restricting gender-affirming care for minors and prohibiting individuals from using bathrooms that do not align with their sex assigned at birth.
The clash between religious values and transgender rights has become a focal point in the ongoing political discourse, with both sides vigorously defending their positions and seeking to mobilize support for their respective causes.
