I've seen a lot of comments on social media of people that do not like Donald Trump as our president, because they are terrified that LGBTQ Rights are in jeopardy. So are they?NO. Not that I can find sound evidence of, however there are tons of #fakenews that will tell you otherwise.
Here is the manipulation from the press. I saw this on other sources as well. These stories were printed the day, before President Trump was expected to announce his actions on LGBTQ Rights policies.
Reuters claiming that he probably would NOT protect the rights of #LGBTs.
Another manipulation.
Lies and implications like this are dividing the nation.
They are breaking up relationships, causing tension and ruining families.
I know this, because it's happening to me and people I love.
LGBT advocates scared, despite White House words on equality
If you search this topic there are all sorts of anti-LGBT rights Trump Administration claims. I had to wade through A WHOLE LOT OF CRAP to find any TRUTH.
Here is what is ACTUALLY going on. This is also the promise President Trump made throughout his campaign. Despite the negative claims and scare tactics from the media. Trump announced his executive order to keep in place #LGBTQrights
Obama’s Protections for L.G.B.T. Workers Will Remain Under Trump
1/30/17
Statement from The White House:
“President Trump continues to be respectful and supportive of L.G.B.T.Q. rights, just as he was throughout the election,” the statement said. “The president is proud to have been the first ever G.O.P. nominee to mention the L.G.B.T.Q. community in his nomination acceptance speech, pledging then to protect the community from violence and oppression.”
Donald Trump's first 60 min. Interview w/ His Family -Trump Tower Now A Fortress 11-11-16
President Donald J. Trump Will Continue to Enforce Executive Order Protecting the Rights of the LGBTQ Community in the Workplace
LAW & JUSTICE
Issued on: January 31, 2017
President Donald J. Trump is determined to protect the rights of all Americans, including the LGBTQ community. President Trump continues to be respectful and supportive of LGBTQ rights, just as he was throughout the election. The President is proud to have been the first ever GOP nominee to mention the LGBTQ community in his nomination acceptance speech, pledging then to protect the community from violence and oppression. The executive order signed in 2014, which protects employees from anti-LGBTQ workplace discrimination while working for federal contractors, will remain intact at the direction of President Donald J. Trump.
Here is another article and it has a mixture of truth and some bias quotes, including this one. Most likely added to make you doubt that you should feel safe that everyone's rights will be protected.
*Another manipulation by the media* (Are you seeing the pattern yet?)
Trump continues Obama order protecting LGBTQ federal workers
"Donald Trump has done nothing but undermine equality since he set foot in the White House," HRC President Chad Griffin said at a news conference hours after Trump signed the order.
Griffin asserted -- without providing evidence -- that the administration "is still considering an (executive order) that would discriminate against LGBTQ people."
I have yet to find any real evidence of that claim. I highly doubt this will happen, because it would only raise even more division and drama in the country. It would cause all kinds of protesting and a lot of mad people. (I, personally, would also be very angry, if that happened.)
Not only that, but it would go against the actual promise that President Trump made during his campaign to be supportive of LGBTQ people's rights. So far, everything he has done since being our President, has been on his campaign check list, with only slight revisions. These revisions were improvements, that should be satisfying the democratic party.
Related:
FACT SHEET: Taking Action to Support LGBT Workplace Equality is Good For Business