Overview
- Biden accepted a lifetime achievement honor from the LGBTQ+ Victory Institute at the International LGBTQ Leaders Conference in Washington, addressing donors, activists, and candidates.
- He accused Donald Trump and Republican allies of trying to distort the fight for equality and called on the audience to mobilize in response.
- Coverage of his remarks underscored recent federal actions affecting LGBTQ people, including new anti-trans policies, cuts to related programs, and the government not marking World AIDS Day for the first time in 37 years.
- TIME reports Biden is beginning a more assertive defense of his legacy, with allies initiating donor outreach that could support an eventual presidential library.
- His stepped-up public role comes after treatment for aggressive prostate cancer and follows polling that shows elevated Democratic anger toward Washington.