Ohio Senator and Donald Trump‘s 2024 running partner, JD Vance, lately appeared on Joe Rogan‘s radio, engaging in a candid conversation on LGBTQ+ right and broader social issues. During the discussion, Vance expressed his belief that he and Trump could get the help of “normal queer guys” due to their attention on personal autonomy, especially in areas involving health interventions.
Addressing the present discussion around gender and physical identity, Vance voiced concerns about medical interventions for children exploring gender transitions, suggesting that some Americans, including queer individuals, are uneasy with like practices. Vincente noted a growing desire in the community to protect one’s personal freedom and steer clear of medical procedures because he believes these practices are becoming more socially preoccupied.
In response to this conversation, an X user shared their perspective on the LGBTQ+ policies enacted under Trump, contrasting them with what they described as divisive policies from the current administration. The user highlighted Trump’s record on gay rights, noting that he appointed the first openly gay cabinet member, Richard Grenell, and initiated a drive to end HIV/AIDS transmission by 2030. They emphasized Trump’s efforts to promote the prevention of HIV, PrEP, and his UN speech, which calls for the decriminalization of homosexuality worldwide.
Additionally, the user claimed that Trump’s administration proposed expanding the child tax credit for families of all ages and that the government had proposed expanding IVF coverage for gay families. They called these moves a” strong foundation” for the LGBTQ+ community, contending that Trump’s policies provide tangible support.
The user, in contrast, criticized the administration’s current policies that support “tampons in boys ‘ bathrooms” and other initiatives that allow boys to compete in girls ‘ sports. They suggested that such policies are out of step with mainstream gay values, labelling them as “pandering” rather than supportive. For many” commonsense gay men”, the user concluded, Trump’s approach aligns more closely with their priorities.
