Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, the Democratic vice presidential nominee, praised Vice President Kamala Harris’ strong record on defending LGBTQ+ rights during the Human Rights Campaign’s national dinner. Walz highlighted Harris’ efforts alongside President Biden to protect LGBTQ+ rights in healthcare, the military, and education. He also shared personal stories and called on supporters to rally behind Harris to prevent a rollback of LGBTQ+ rights under a potential second Trump administration. Trump has vowed to restrict transgender rights and limit LGBTQ+ freedoms if re-elected.
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Bullet Points:
- Minnesota Governor Tim Walz headlined the Human Rights Campaign’s national dinner, praising Vice President Kamala Harris’ commitment to defending LGBTQ+ rights.
- Walz highlighted Harris’ work with President Biden to issue executive orders protecting LGBTQ+ rights in healthcare, the military, and education.
- Walz shared personal stories from his time as a teacher, where he supported LGBTQ+ students, reflecting his long-standing support for the community.
- Harris’ previous actions, such as her stance on same-sex marriage as California’s attorney general, were praised, including her order for immediate issuance of marriage licenses to same-sex couples.
- Walz warned about the potential rollback of LGBTQ+ rights if Donald Trump were re-elected, pointing out Trump’s policy proposals to restrict transgender rights and demonize LGBTQ+ individuals.
- Trump has made attacks on transgender people a key part of his campaign, promising to stop public schools from promoting gender transition and to penalize doctors who provide gender-affirming care to transgender youth.
- The Human Rights Campaign has endorsed Harris and Walz, citing their strong records on LGBTQ+ issues.
- Walz called on the audience to support Harris, saying her election is crucial for advancing LGBTQ+ rights and preventing harmful policies under a Trump administration.
Walz highlights Harris’ LGBTQ+ record, warns of Trump’s anti-Trans policies
NEWSLOOKS- WASHINGTON (AP) —
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz emphasized Vice President Kamala Harris’ commitment to defending LGBTQ+ rights during the national dinner for the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) on Saturday. Addressing 3,500 attendees of the nation’s largest LGBTQ+ organization, Walz pledged that Harris, if elected president, would continue advancing LGBTQ+ causes.
Walz highlighted the executive orders issued by Harris and President Joe Biden that safeguard LGBTQ+ individuals in areas such as health care, the military, and education. “Kamala Harris believes in equal justice under law,” Walz said, stressing her unwavering support for LGBTQ+ rights.
The governor shared personal anecdotes from his time as a high school teacher, including how he was asked to serve as faculty advisor for the Gay-Straight Alliance, a move that sparked his commitment to LGBTQ+ advocacy. Walz also recalled how, as California’s attorney general, Harris personally intervened to ensure marriage licenses were issued to same-sex couples.
Walz warned the crowd about the dangers of a potential second term for Donald Trump, who has positioned attacks on transgender rights at the forefront of his campaign. Trump has pledged to impose restrictions on transgender rights at the federal level, including banning gender-affirming care for minors and revoking funding from schools promoting what he calls “radical gender ideology.”
Harris’ campaign, along with Walz as her running mate, has garnered strong support from the LGBTQ+ community and organizations like HRC. Both Walz and Harris have been lauded for their efforts to protect and expand LGBTQ+ rights amidst growing restrictions in Republican-led states.
