Biden Vows Action Against Anti-LGBTQ Legislation at Historic White House Pride Event
- President Biden criticized anti-LGBTQ laws passed in state legislatures and called for national action against them.
- Biden promised to protect the rights of LGBTQ Americans and support programs assisting LGBTQ youth and victims of hate crimes.
- Biden urged Congress to pass the Equality Act to strengthen civil rights protections for the LGBTQ community.
- The event aimed to show Biden's support for the LGBTQ community amid a rise in discriminatory bills targeting them, especially transgender individuals.
- Thousands attended the celebration, the largest Pride event in White House history, including Cabinet members who are openly LGBTQ.