Trump Criticized for Failing to Recognize 'Gay Pride Month'
June marks LGBT Pride Month, as former President Barack Obama made official proclamations every year in support of the LGBT community. This year, however, President Trump has not made a such a proclamation, raising the ire of some LGBT activists.
"President Trump's negligence at the start of Pride month provided another example that this administration is no friend to the community," says Sarah Kate Ellis, President and CEO of GLAAD. "While the Trump Administration tries to systematically erase LGBTQ people and families from the fabric of this nation, LGBTQ Americans and allies must do what we know best this Pride month-stay visible and march for acceptance."
Instead, the President headlined the "Road to Majority" conference at the start of "Pride month", an evangelical gathering hosted by the Faith and Freedom Coalition. Other speakers at the conference will include Mike Pence, Ted Cruz,...
