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During the Biden administration (2021โ2025), the White House hosted public or large guest-accessible Pride Month celebrations on the South Lawn, which prominently featured and supported transgender individuals and the broader LGBTQ+ community.
These were described as the largest Pride events ever held at the White House. In June 2023, President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden hosted hundreds (over 1,000 guests) for a picnic, concert (with performer Betty Who), and speeches on the South Lawn. It was delayed due to air quality but went ahead with a strong message of support. https://t.co/XAFSnO8IUb https://t.co/XAFSnO8IUb
Biden specifically addressed transgender people: โSo today, I want to send a message to the entire community โ especially to transgender children: You are loved. You are heard. Youโre understood. And you belong.โ
The event included transgender attendees, families with transgender youth, officials like Admiral Rachel Levine (a transgender Assistant Secretary), and displays of Pride and Progress Pride flags (the latter incorporating transgender colors).
A similar large Pride event occurred in 2024, hosted by First Lady Jill Biden on the South Lawn, again bringing together LGBTQ+ families, transgender youth, and community members.
Other related actions included:
โข Issuing the first presidential proclamation for Transgender Day of Visibility (March 31), with White House events like roundtables on supporting transgender kids. https://t.co/yq8yDWMRy6
โข Flying Pride/Progress flags at the White House. https://t.co/YrwLHrGAhB
One 2023 incident involved transgender activist Rose Montoya and others going topless (or shirtless) on the South Lawn during the Pride event; they were subsequently banned from future White House events, which the administration called unacceptable. https://t.co/nTp4iYfmZW
These events were part of broader administration efforts to highlight transgender visibility and rights on White House grounds through public-facing gatherings.
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