(AP Photo)Donald Trump’s victory for the presidency of the US will ignite fears in sections fighting for progressive ideas and equal rights in the country and outside. Obama had ensured LGBT rights and signing of crucial climate change agreements to control global warming. Trump is known to be against gay rights and gay marriages. The President-elect and GOP presented one of the most draconian party platforms in recent years over issues of LGBT rights. Scalia was sharply against LGBT rights and opposed to decriminalising sodomy.

Source: Indian Express November 10, 2016 08:26 UTC