Secretary of State Antony Blinken has become the latest Biden administration official to commemorate Transgender Day of Visibility, which is controversially celebrated on the same day as Easter.
“Transgender Visibility Day celebrates the courage and resilience of transgender, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming people in every country and culture around the world,” Blinken said in a statement Sunday. Stated.
“On this day, the United States recognizes the accomplishments and progress made by transgender people in the global fight for equality and commits to supporting the equality, inclusion, and full recognition of the human rights of transgender people. I’ll double check.”
The statement came after President Biden sparked a backlash by issuing a similar statement on Friday, designating Sunday as “a day to honor the extraordinary courage and contributions of transgender Americans.”
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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken (Ronaldo Shemit/AFP via Getty Images)
Conservatives on social media questioned the timing of the White House celebration, noting that the day falls on Easter Sunday, one of the holiest days on the Christian calendar.
“The Biden White House has betrayed the central tenet of Easter: the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.” Speaker of the House Mike Johnson “Declaring Easter Sunday ‘Transgender Day’ while simultaneously banning sacred truths and traditions is outrageous and abhorrent. The American people are taking note.”
“I’m absolutely disgusted that Joe Biden, who calls himself a devout Catholic, has declared the holiest day of his life to be Transgender Visibility Day,” said Caitlin, a former Olympic gold medal-winning decathlete. Jenner said. “All you have to declare on this day is, “He is risen.”
The White House celebration was also met with disdain from former President Trump, whose national press secretary, Caroline Leavitt, called on Biden to apologize for the statement.
Former President Trump, 2024 Republican presidential candidate, speaks at the Buckeye Values PAC rally in Vandalia, Ohio, on March 16, 2024. (Kamil Krzaczynski/AFP via Getty Images)
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“We call on the failure of Joe Biden’s campaign and the White House to support the millions of Catholics and Christians across the country who believe (Sunday) is for the singular celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. We ask that you apologize for your inconvenience,” Levitt said.
In Blinken’s statement, the Secretary of State noted that in other parts of the world, “transgender people face violence, oppression, and violations of their human rights and fundamental freedoms,” but the U.S. We are asking for the cooperation of our partners.” I want to fight alongside the United States toward a world where transgender people can live freely, safely, openly, and as themselves. ”
The White House issued a statement in response on Saturday, insisting that this celebration has always been on March 31st and that Easter is not necessarily the same day, stating that the backlash against celebrating this day He said that it was causing a conflict.
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“As a Christian who celebrates Easter with my family, President Biden stands in a position to unite people and protect the dignity and freedoms of all Americans,” the statement said.
“Sadly, it is no surprise that politicians seek to divide and weaken our country with cruel, hateful, and dishonest rhetoric. Never abuse your faith.”
The State Department did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
