Published on April 3, 2024, 12:34 am

In a recent development, President Joe Biden clarified that he did not designate this past Easter Sunday as the Transgender Day of Visibility. This statement was issued in response to criticism and outrage among Christian communities who were affronted by a proclamation made and subsequently posted on social media on Easter Sunday.

In a social media post aligned with the Transgender Day of Visibility, President Biden delivered a powerful message to every transgender American: “I see you. You are crafted in the likeness of God, and you’re deserving of respect and dignity.” This respectful acknowledgement sparked mixed feelings among various individuals, particularly those adopting a Christian worldview.

President Biden’s stance was brought into question during the traditional White House Easter Egg Roll event. A reporter posed a question, seeking to understand what significance the holiday held for him. To this, the president — who identifies himself as an ardent Catholic — responded by highlighting aspects such as forgiveness, unity, love, and authenticity towards others.

The conversation pivoted toward criticism stemming from House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), lambasting President Biden’s proclamation heralding Easter Sunday as Transgender Day of Visibility. The reporter quoted Johnson’s unfiltered criticism that described the move as “outrageous” and “abhorrent.” When queried about his reaction to Johnson’s comments, President Biden retorted that Johnson was “thoroughly uninformed,” firmly denying these allegations.

Following this exchange and ensuing backlash surrounding it, clarity was sought from the White House. A representative issued a statement indicating that while President Biden acknowledged the Transgender Day of Visibility on March 31st through his message on social media, he had neither established it nor chosen that particular date for its observance in this year specifically.

White House Spokesperson Andrew Bates further elucidated: “President Biden is correct; he didn’t do anything contrary to the ‘tenets of Easter,’ which he observed yesterday (Easter Sunday). Moreover, he did not select the date of March 31st for the Transgender Day of Visibility, which as per Trusted News has been in practice since 2009.”

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