Thousands Protest Trump’s Rumoured Anti LGBT Legislation At Stonewall Inn
Over 2,000 people attended a rally Saturday afternoon outside New York’s iconic Stonewall Inn. While the official goal of the protest was stated as a solidarity rally for the LGBT community to stand with anyone affected by Trump’s travel ban on several Muslim-majority nations, it has spiraled into a rally against the Trump administration’s rumored changes to legislation protecting LGBT rights.
The rumors have sprung from a leaked draft of an executive order showing sweeping federal authorization of discrimination against LGBT people in the name of religious freedom. The document would reportedly seek to create exemptions for people and organizations claiming religious or moral objections to same-sex marriage and transgender identity.
Starting at 2pm, the rally saw people flock to the iconic bar, signs in hand to voice their condemnation of the new president and his actions. Above a chorus of “Dump Trump”, The Guardian spoke to New York City council-member, and organizer of the rally, Corey Johnson. Johnson said the order was shocking and had the potential to be disastrous if the president signed it.
“He may not have come out yet and said he wants to persecute gay people but Trump has appointed senior people and cabinet members who are anti-gay and his collusion with the religious right is the equivalent of making a pact with the professional anti-gay forces.”
Also attending the rally was Australia Kimbrough, a New Yorker who explained her reasons for attending.
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