(J. Scott Applewhite/AP)President Trump has been criticized during the past two years for not recognizing June as LGBT Pride Month. My Administration has launched a global campaign to decriminalize homosexuality and invite all nations to join us in this effort!”Even though Trump finally acknowledged Pride month, responses from the LGBT community were not as celebratory. But that attack fails to acknowledge the fact that not only has Trump not continued the Obama administration’s efforts to expand the rights of LGBT people, but has rolled back many rights that LGBT Americans have had. Before entering the White House, Trump made comments appearing to affirm same-sex marriage. But for gay Americans whose political concerns go beyond the 2020 election, the president’s handling of LGBT rights will have implications long after he leaves the White House, be it 2020 or later.

Source: Washington Post June 03, 2019 21:45 UTC