Just as the new U.S. administration is presumably scaling back transgender rights, one very well known transgender woman is speaking out.
President Donald Trump rescinded the Obama administration’s directive on school bathrooms on Wednesday, which had allowed transgender students to use the washroom they most identify with.
On Thursday, former Olympian and transgender woman Caitlyn Jenner posted a video to Twitter with a strong message on the topic, “from one republican to another.”
“This is a disaster, and you can still fix it,” she said, directing the sentiment to the President. “You made a promise to protect the LGBTQ community. Call me.”
Well @realDonaldTrump, from one Republican to another, this is a disaster. You made a promise to protect the LGBTQ community. Call me. pic.twitter.com/XwYe0LNUOq
— Caitlyn Jenner (@Caitlyn_Jenner) February 24, 2017
While it may seem like a step backwards, Jenner assured transgender kids, they are winning.
“Very soon, we'll win full freedom nationwide, and it’s going to happen with bipartisan support,” she said.
She also had a message for so-called bullies (pointing fingers at some in the administration), who she said are “sick.”
“Because you are weak you pick on kids, you pick on women and anyone else you feel is vulnerable.
Link to @TransEquality to tell Washington how we feel: https://t.co/L272I22dN6
— Caitlyn Jenner (@Caitlyn_Jenner) February 24, 2017
The video has been met with a mix of reactions, considering Jenner is an open republican who voted for Trump.
How are you going to sit here and tell trans kids they're winning WHEN YOU VOTED FOR THIS MAN AND BY PROXY HIS ADMINISTRATION? https://t.co/NfKXHbVWzZ
— Brie (@coolbreeeze_) February 24, 2017
@Caitlyn_Jenner @realDonaldTrump so now you speak out?! Thanks for not caring about the Mexicans, Muslims, and disabled.
— Sandra (@Sandra019811) February 24, 2017
@Caitlyn_Jenner @realDonaldTrump What did you think was going to happen? He told us for70+ years who he is. Why didn't you believe him?
— Sallie (@salliesayshmm) February 24, 2017
@Caitlyn_Jenner they came for the Jews, Muslims, women, children, poor, uniformed you say nothing. Now he comes for you and find your voice? pic.twitter.com/WtyQ8wB4RZ
— Sam (@thegreatSamIam) February 24, 2017
It makes me supremely uncomfortable when cis allies (queer or not) hurl insults at Caitlyn Jenner bc of her political alliances.
— ohfriendship (@ohfriendship) February 24, 2017
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