President Biden Draws Criticism for Declaring 'Transgender Day of Visibility' on Easter

President Joe Biden made an announcement proclaiming it as “Transgender Day of Visibility”, drawing criticism from Donald Trump's campaign and religious conservatives. This date coincided with Easter Sunday for that year.

Accusations of Insensitivity

The proclamation, aiming to uplift the lives and voices of transgender individuals and combat gender-based discrimination, overlapped with Easter in 2024, a significant Christian observance. Trump's campaign, along with fellow Republicans, accused Biden of insensitivity towards religion, particularly as he himself is a Roman Catholic.

Call for Apology

Karoline Leavitt, the press secretary of Trump's campaign, called on Biden's campaign and the White House to issue an apology to the millions of Catholics and Christians across America. She emphasized that Easter should be dedicated solely to the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Outrage and Betrayal

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., took to social media to express his disapproval, stating that the “Biden White House has betrayed the central tenet of Easter” and condemning the decision as “outrageous and abhorrent”.

Biden's Religious Background

President Biden, a devout Catholic, holds his religious upbringing as a fundamental part of his morality and identity. Despite meeting with Pope Francis in 2021 and being described as a “good Catholic,” Biden's support for gay marriage and women's right to abortion has placed him at odds with many conservative Christians.