“We will defend all our rights-civil rights, human rights and voting rights-women’s rights and workers’ rights-LGBT rights and the rights of people with disabilities!” Clinton declared during her acceptance speech a week after Trump made his remarks. In February, he also replied in the affirmative when asked by a lesbian reporter if the nation can expect “more forward motion” on homosexual issues if elected president.īoth Trump and Clinton have declared that they are the best choice for the “LBGT community.” “And, I have to say, as a Republican, it is so nice to hear you cheering for what I just said,” he said in response. “As president, I will do everything in my power to protect LGBTQ citizens from the violence and oppression of a hateful foreign ideology,” Trump declared, being met with applause. Follow you tell me, who’s better for the gay community, and who’s better for women than Donald Trump? Believe me!” he said.ĭuring his acceptance speech in July, Trump told those gathered that he would work to protect homosexuals if elected.
