In a statement, the presidents office said the White House took on the symbolic. The White House weighed in on the difference, saying in a statement that 'after four years of relentless attacks on LGBTQ+ rights, the Biden-Harris Administration has taken historic actions to accelerate the march toward full LGBTQ+ equality. The White House was lit up in rainbow colors Friday night to celebrate the Supreme Courts ruling on gay marriage. But former President Donald Trump halted the tradition when he took office. For eight years, former President Barack Obama issued presidential proclamations for Pride.
'This Pride Month, we recognize the valuable contributions of LGBTQ+ individuals across America, and we reaffirm our commitment to standing in solidarity with LGBTQ+ Americans in their ongoing struggle against discrimination and injustice,' Biden said in a presidential proclamation marking the beginning of Pride, a month commemorated with parades and festivities across the country in support of LGBTQ+ rights.īiden's executive action on Tuesday marks a return to a president who officially recognizes Pride Month. President Joe Biden on Tuesday formally declared June as Pride Month and reiterated his pledge to defend the rights of the LGBTQ+ community in the US. Under the following conditions: attribution You must give appropriate credit, provide a link to the license, and indicate if.
