President Joe Biden sparked outrage online when he proclaimed March 31 as Transgender Day of Visibility on Friday. This year, Easter Sunday falls on that day.
A number of prominent political figures have voiced their concerns with Biden’s proclamation, claiming the president has “canceled” or “replaced” the holiest day of the year for Christians with Transgender Day of Visibility.
In reality, Biden did not choose March 31 as Transgender Day of Visibility, as it began in 2009. It was founded by the executive director of Transgender Michigan, Rachel Crandall-Crocker. Biden will also continue to celebrate Easter Sunday with an annual Easter statement and the Easter Egg Roll hosted on the White House’s South Lawn.
Still, that didn’t stop some from expressing their discontent at the proclamation.
“Biden REPLACES Easter Sunday with Transgender Day
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