President Biden welcomed guests to the White House lawn on this past Saturday afternoon to celebrate Pride Month and show the administration’s support for LGBTQ rights — just days after announcing a flurry of new protections for the community, reports The Hill.
The picnic event — described as the “largest” Pride event hosted at the White House — was originally scheduled for Thursday, but was postponed due to air quality issues stemming from wildfires in Canada.
“Today, I want to send a message to the entire community — especially to transgender children: You are loved. You are heard. You’re understood,” Biden said during his speech. “And you belong.”
“We see who you are: made in the image of God, deserving of dignity, respect, and support,” he added.
The president also reiterated to the crowd that protecting LGBTQ rights is a “top priority” for his administration. He touted a series of measures from various federal agencies announced on Thursday that intend to support the community and counteract actions from GOP-led states that have targeted transgender youth and other groups.
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