'This is beyond blasphemy': Outrage after President Joe Biden declares 'Transgender Day of Visibility' on Easter Sunday
WASHINGTON, DC: President Joe Biden recently came under fire after he declared the "Transgender Day of Visibility" on Easter Sunday. Many people on social media weren't happy about it and criticized the POTUS, even accusing him of disrespecting religious beliefs.
On top of that, Biden received more criticism after he won the North Dakota Democratic presidential primary recently. The results, announced by state party leaders on Saturday, March 30, showed Biden getting a huge 92.4% of the votes, with only 909 people participating in the mail-in ballot and 840 of them voting for him.
Joe Biden announces March 31 as 'Transgender Day of Visibility'
The White House made a big announcement on March 29, stating that March 31 will be known as "Transgender Day of Visibility". This decision caused outrage as the day falls on Easter Sunday, a holiday when Christians celebrate Jesus Christ's resurrection.
Since Biden became President, March 31 has been marked to honor the transgender community, Fox News reported.
In their statement released by the White House, Biden said, "We honor the extraordinary courage and contributions of transgender Americans and reaffirm our Nation’s commitment to forming a more perfect Union — where all people are created equal and treated equally throughout their lives."
In his statement, Biden urged all Americans to stand with transgender individuals, support their lives and voices, and strive to put an end to violence and discrimination based on gender identity.
Internet calls Joe Biden a 'disgrace'
Numerous social media users flooded Facebook to bombard the US President for his announcement, with one writing, "What a disgrace. Election Day is coming. Get out there and VOTE people!"
Another user accused Biden of 'blasphemy' and wrote, "That's not just an insult but rather a blasphemy, may those involved be cursed."
A user commented, "This dude is a complete joke and embarrassment to this country!!! Appears his number 1 agenda is to destroy faith and family, truly the most pathetic thing to every hold the office of president!!!"
Another user commented, "Walking on dangerous grounds. Easter is a celebration of our lord Jesus Christ and the resurrection! This is beyond blasphemy. May God have mercy on this country! The government using whatever tactics they can to gain votes! They do NOT care about the people!"
One user stated, "This is an absolute disgrace!"
A user labeled the Biden administration "evil" and wrote, "Absolutely the most evil administration in American history."
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