Trump Prompts Outrage for Removing LGBTQ+ Rights from Website
On July 12, 2017, President Donald Trump removed references to LGBTQ+ rights from the White House's website, sparking widespread outrage and criticism from LGBTQ+ advocates and allies.
Before the change, the White House website included a section on LGBTQ+ rights, which stated that the administration would "work to strengthen the rights of LGBTQ+ Americans."
"As the first President to acknowledge the LGBTQ+ community in his inaugural address, President Trump is committed to advancing the dignity and worth of LGBTQ+ Americans," the webpage read.
However, the section was removed on July 12, and a new webpage was put in its place that focused on Trump's economic agenda. A subsequent search on the White House's website revealed that the section on LGBTQ+ rights was still available, but it was no longer the first result that appeared when searching for the term "LGBTQ+."
"The fact that the White House has taken down this webpage is a clear indication that they're not committed to advancing the rights of LGBTQ+ Americans," said Sarah Kate Ellis, CEO of GLAAD, a LGBTQ+ advocacy organization.
- The White House has been criticized for its handling of LGBTQ+ issues, including its decision to roll back Obama-era protections for transgender students and its refusal to acknowledge the Pulse Orlando nightclub shooting as an act of terrorism.
- The removal of the LGBTQ+ rights webpage has been condemned by LGBTQ+ advocates and allies, who argue that it sends a message that Trump's administration is not supportive of LGBTQ+ rights.
- The removal of the webpage has also been seen as a sign of the administration's priorities, with some arguing that it reflects a lack of concern for the LGBTQ+ community.
"As the first President to acknowledge the LGBTQ+ community in his inaugural address, President Trump is committed to advancing the dignity and worth of LGBTQ+ Americans."
"The fact that the White House has taken down this webpage is a clear indication that they're not committed to advancing the rights of LGBTQ+ Americans," said Sarah Kate Ellis, CEO of GLAAD.
The removal of the LGBTQ+ rights webpage has sparked widespread outrage and criticism, with many calling for the administration to reinstate the section and reaffirm its commitment to advancing LGBTQ+ rights.
Resumo:
Em 12 de julho de 2017, o presidente Donald Trump removeu referências aos direitos LGBTQ+ do site da Casa Branca, gerando grande indignação e críticas de defensores dos direitos LGBTQ+ e aliados.
A seção sobre direitos LGBTQ+ foi removida e uma nova seção foi colocada em seu lugar, focada na agenda econômica de Trump.
A seção removida era uma declaração de compromisso do governo com os direitos LGBTQ+, afirmando que o presidente estava comprometido em avançar a dignidade e a valia dos LGBTQ+.
O remanejamento da página web gerou críticas de defensores dos direitos LGBTQ+, que argumentaram que isso era um sinal de que o governo não apoia os direitos LGBTQ+.
Resumo:
A remoção da seção sobre direitos LGBTQ+ é um sinal claro de que o governo não está comprometido em avançar os direitos LGBTQ+.
Os defensores dos direitos LGBTQ+ e aliados estão exigindo que o governo reinstale a seção e reaffirme seu compromisso com os direitos LGBTQ+.
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