White House representative Karine Jean-Pierre has reaffirmed her stance following President Joe Biden’s proclamation of Easter Sunday as “Transgender Day of Visibility.”
Jean-Pierre’s response on X Saturday came in the wake of widespread criticism towards Biden’s enthusiastic endorsement of this contentious observance on the same day as the most sacred Christian holiday.
“On Transgender Day of Visibility, the Biden-Harris Administration honors the extraordinary courage and contributions of transgender Americans and reaffirms our Nation’s commitment to forming a more perfect union where all people are treated equally,” Jean-Pierre posted.
On Transgender Day of Visibility, the Biden-Harris Administration honors the extraordinary courage and contributions of transgender Americans and reaffirms our Nation’s commitment to forming a more perfect union where all people are treated equally.
— Karine Jean-Pierre (@PressSec) March 30, 2024
Biden’s statement, released on Good Friday, a significant day for Christians, emphasized that “transgender Americans are integral to the foundation of our country” and urged for the approval of the Equality Act. This legislation would formalize the Democratic Party’s support for gender identity, the controversial belief that individuals can identify as a gender different from their biological one. Despite numerous attempts by Democrats to pass the bill, it has not yet reached the desk of a sitting president.
Following the widespread circulation of Biden’s announcement, Christians nationwide expressed their opinions. Additionally, a majority of Republicans in Congress strongly objected to it.
“The Biden White House has betrayed the central tenet of Easter — which is the resurrection of Jesus Christ,” Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) posted on X. “Banning sacred truth and tradition—while at the same time proclaiming Easter Sunday as “Transgender Day”—is outrageous and abhorrent. The American people are taking note.”
The Biden White House has betrayed the central tenet of Easter — which is the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Banning sacred truth and tradition—while at the same time proclaiming Easter Sunday as “Transgender Day”—is outrageous and abhorrent. The American people are taking note. pic.twitter.com/ZCExyVkAVS
— Speaker Mike Johnson (@SpeakerJohnson) March 30, 2024
In previous years, Biden has shared an Easter message on Easter Day. However, these statements were considerably shorter and appeared to be more generic compared to his extensive call-to-arms for Transgender Day of Visibility.