President Trump recognizes LGBTQ Pride month for the first time in his presidency.
President Donald Trump arrives at arrives at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado on May 30, 2019, to attend the 2019 United States Air Force Academy Graduation Ceremony.Tim Fitzsimons
President Donald Trump on Friday recognized LGBTQ Pride Month — something he didn't do during the first two years of his presidency. "As we celebrate LGBT Pride Month and recognize the outstanding contributions LGBT people have made to our great Nation, let us also stand in solidarity with the many LGBT people who live in dozens of countries worldwide that punish, imprison, or even execute individuals on the basis of their sexual orientation," Trump tweeted.and invite all nations to join us in this effort!," the president said.
....on the basis of their sexual orientation. My Administration has launched a global campaign to decriminalize homosexuality and invite all nations to join us in this effort!
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