{"id":2210113,"date":"2024-03-31T15:19:02","date_gmt":"2024-03-31T19:19:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-admin-stands-by-transgender-day-of-visibility-on-easter-amid-backlash\/"},"modified":"2024-03-31T15:19:28","modified_gmt":"2024-03-31T19:19:28","slug":"biden-admin-stands-by-transgender-day-of-visibility-on-easter-amid-backlash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-admin-stands-by-transgender-day-of-visibility-on-easter-amid-backlash\/","title":{"rendered":"Biden Administration Supports &#8216;Transgender Day of Visibility&#8217; Despite Criticism on Easter"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fbiden-admin-stands-by-transgender-day-of-visibility-on-easter-amid-backlash%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2210113&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The Biden administration faced criticism \u2064for recognizing &#8220;Transgender Day of Visibility&#8221; on Easter. Despite backlash, President Biden and Vice President Harris expressed support for \u200ctransgender rights. Secretary of State Blinken highlighted global efforts for transgender equality. Critics, including\u2062 former President Trump&#8217;s campaign,\u2063 accused Biden of disrespecting Easter&#8217;s importance. The White House responded, emphasizing inclusivity and American values.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p>The Biden administration celebrated \u201cTransgender Day of Visibility\u201d on Easter Sunday after the White House faced a wave of condemnation over <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whitehouse.gov\/briefing-room\/presidential-actions\/2024\/03\/29\/a-proclamation-on-transgender-day-of-visibility-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">formally recognizing<\/a> the gender identity event taking place on the same day as the religious holiday.<\/p>\n<p>President Joe Biden posted to X on Sunday, saying, \u201cOn Transgender Day of Visibility, we celebrate the joy, strength, and absolute courage of some of the bravest people I know.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">On Transgender Day of Visibility, we celebrate the joy, strength, and absolute courage of some of the bravest people I know.<\/p>\n<p>Today, we show millions of transgender and nonbinary Americans that we see them, they belong, and they should be treated with dignity and respect. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/mhixHV9KC2\">pic.twitter.com\/mhixHV9KC2<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JoeBiden\/status\/1774466760084717656?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 31, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>He added, \u201cToday, we show millions of transgender and nonbinary Americans that we see them, they belong, and they should be treated with dignity and respect.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The post also included a graphic that showed the logo for Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris\u2019s re-election campaign over a background that incorporated the colors of the transgender flag, along with the message: \u201cTrans rights are human rights.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Harris posted the same image to her X account.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOn Transgender Day of Visibility, we celebrate transgender and nonbinary Americans. Their courage has given countless others strength, but no one should have to be brave just to be themselves,\u201d she <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/KamalaHarris\/status\/1774474268786426221\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">said<\/a>, adding, \u201cWe see you. We stand with you. We won\u2019t stop fighting for you.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The White House also posted about Transgender Day of Visibility on Sunday.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Transgender Americans are part of the fabric of our nation.<\/p>\n<p>On Transgender Day of Visibility, our Administration honors the extraordinary courage of transgender Americans and reaffirms our commitment to forming a more perfect union \u2013 where all people are treated equally. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ElRf9l62Nk\">pic.twitter.com\/ElRf9l62Nk<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 The White House (@WhiteHouse) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WhiteHouse\/status\/1774481786749202565?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 31, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Secretary of State Antony Blinken released a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.state.gov\/transgender-day-of-visibility-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">press statement<\/a> saying the Transgender Day of Visibility \u201cis a celebration of the courage and resilience of transgender, nonbinary, and gender non-confirming persons who exist in every country and culture around the world.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He added that the \u201cUnited States recognizes the achievements and progress that trans persons have made in the global struggle for equality and re-affirms its commitment to supporting the equality, inclusion, and full recognition of the human rights of transgender persons.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The White House faced backlash after Biden issued a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whitehouse.gov\/briefing-room\/presidential-actions\/2024\/03\/29\/a-proclamation-on-transgender-day-of-visibility-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">proclamation<\/a> on Friday that announced Sunday would be the Transgender Day of Visibility. Although Biden has made the same declaration for March 31 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whitehouse.gov\/briefing-room\/presidential-actions\/2021\/03\/31\/a-proclamation-on-transgender-day-of-visibility-2021\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">since 2021<\/a>, critics took umbrage at it falling on the same day as Easter this year.<\/p>\n<p>Former President Donald Trump\u2019s re-election campaign <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/news\/assault-on-the-christian-faith-trump-campaign-blasts-biden-declaring-easter-sunday-transgender-day-of-visibility\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">released a statement<\/a> on Saturday, calling the declaration an example of the Biden administration\u2019s \u201cyears-long assault on the Christian faith.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SpeakerJohnson\/status\/1774147658841493617\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">posted<\/a> on X that the White House \u201chas betrayed the central tenet of Easter \u2014 which is the resurrection of Jesus Christ.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He continued, \u201cBanning sacred truth and tradition\u2014while at the same time proclaiming Easter Sunday as \u2018Transgender Day\u2019 \u2014 is outrageous and abhorrent. The American people are taking note.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Among the others to lash out at the Biden administration included former Wisconsin Republican Governor Scott Walker.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis should [be] evidence to anyone who voted for Biden in 2020 because they thought he was reasonable that he is not,\u201d Walker <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ScottWalker\/status\/1774159075451805791\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">said<\/a> on X. \u201cBiden is pandering to the radical fringe within politics. The only reason to pick Easter Sunday for this day was to stir up division with Christians. He is wrong!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) said, \u201cBiden\u2019s re-election team can reflect on this moment when he loses in November. This was intentionally done to disrespect the Christian significance of Easter and it WILL backfire.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Biden\u2019s re-election team can reflect on this moment when he loses in November. This was intentionally done to disrespect the Christian significance of Easter and it WILL backfire. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/HUn2RvVGwV\">pic.twitter.com\/HUn2RvVGwV<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Anna Paulina Luna (@realannapaulina) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/realannapaulina\/status\/1774208661910438311?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 30, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The White House responded to critics with a statement from spokesman Andrew Bates.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs a Christian who celebrates Easter with Family, President Biden stands for bringing people together and upholding the dignity and freedoms of every American,\u201d Bates said, <a href=\"https:\/\/thehill.com\/homenews\/administration\/4565768-white-house-responds-to-gop-criticism-as-transgender-day-of-visibility-falls-on-easter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">according to The Hill<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSadly, it\u2019s 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,\u201d he continued.<\/p>\n<p>Biden also shared an Easter message on Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cJill and I send our warmest wishes to Christians around the world celebrating <span class=\"il\">Easter<\/span> Sunday. <span class=\"il\">Easter<\/span> reminds us of the power of hope and the promise of Christ\u2019s Resurrection,\u201d Biden said in a statement issued via the White House.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs we gather with loved ones, we remember Jesus\u2019 sacrifice. We pray for one another and cherish the blessing of the dawn of new possibilities. And with wars and conflict taking a toll on innocent lives around the world, we renew our commitment to work for peace, security, and dignity for all people,\u201d he added. \u201cFrom our family to yours, happy <span class=\"il\">Easter<\/span> and may God bless you.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1700760801843000&#038;usg=AOvVaw2PQrVSrJfhxNb4LcARqniG\">CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Some Democrats in Congress echoed Biden in recognizing both the Transgender Day of Visibility and Easter on Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe transgender community is the subject of relentless prejudice and hate. Today I stand with you and proudly observe Transgender Day of Visibility \u2013 a day to recognize and celebrate the transgender community,\u201d Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CoryBooker\/status\/1774437004656234785\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">said<\/a> on X.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe has risen! I wish you and your family a blessed and joyous Easter,\u201d Booker <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CoryBooker\/status\/1774420556546253243\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">said<\/a> in an earlier post.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Biden administration marked \u201cTransgender Day of Visibility\u201d on Easter amid criticism for acknowledging both events on the same day. 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