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Caitlyn Jenner says Trump has set trans community back ’20 years’
the former Olympian’s allegiance to Trump has been up and down
Caitlyn Jenner (Screenshot courtesy of YouTube)
Caitlyn Jenner believes President Donald Trump’s administration is the “worst ever” for the transgender community.
While appearing at the Champions of Jewish Values International Awards Gala in New York on Thursday, Jenner criticized the Trump administration for its stance on transgender issues.
“As far as trans issues, this administration has been the worst ever,” the former Olympian told Newsweek.
“They’ve set our community back 20 years, easily,” Jenner added. “It’s going to be hard to change, but we’ve been through these types of things before and we’ll continue to fight it.”
Jenner’s allegiance to Trump has wavered since she first admitted to voting for him in the 2016 presidential election.
After the Trump administration removed protections for transgender students to use the restroom that aligns with their gender identity, Jenner spoke out against Trump.
“Well @realDonaldTrump, from one Republican to another, this is a disaster. You made a promise to protect the LGBTQ community. Call me,” Jenner tweeted last year.
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
Later that year, Jenner claimed that her loyalties were “with my community and not with the Republican party, and not with Donald Trump.”
In July of last year, Jenner said that her “allegiance is not” with Trump after he announced his transgender military ban. However, a few weeks later Jenner was spotted wearing a “Make America Great Again” hat. She later apologized for wearing the hat and promised not to do it again.
Jenner told Newsweek that while she is still in touch with members of the Republican party she has not been to see Trump.
“I did come back to the inauguration to meet people,” Jenner says. “And out of that I have built some very nice and good relationships with the Republican Party, but I have not been back to see Trump.”
Out & About
Blade Summer Kickoff Party returns to Rehoboth
Politicians slated to speak at annual Blue Moon party
The Washington Blade’s 17th annual Summer Kickoff Party returns Friday, May 17, 5-7 p.m. at the Blue Moon (35 Baltimore Ave.) in Rehoboth Beach, Del.
It’s an exciting election year in Delaware, which is poised to elect its first Black woman senator (Lisa Blunt Rochester) and the nation’s first transgender member of Congress (Sarah McBride).
McBride is scheduled to speak at the party along with several politicos from the area. With the retirement of longtime state Rep. Peter C. Schwartzkopf, a staunch LGBTQ ally, three strong contenders are running to replace him. All three — Marty Rendon, Kathy McGuiness, and Claire Snyder-Hall — are slated to speak at the party. A representative from Blunt Rochester’s campaign is scheduled to speak, along with Kim Leisey, the new executive director of CAMP Rehoboth.
Tax-deductible tickets are $20 and available on Eventbrite or via the Blade’s Facebook page. The party is sponsored by Justin Noble of Sotheby’s, The Avenue Inn & Spa, and Blue Moon.
Andy Cohen, executive producer of “The Real Housewives” franchise and host of “Watch What Happens Live,” will return to Sixth & I on Wednesday, May 8 at 7:30 p.m.
This event will be his fifth appearance at the venue to celebrate the paperback release of his New York Times bestselling memoir, “The Daddy Diaries,” talk about the latest Housewives happenings, and answer audience questions about everyone’s favorite Bravolebrities.
Cohen will be in conversation with Rep. Robert Garcia, who represents California and is the first LGBTQ immigrant to win a congressional seat. Rep. Garcia has also been known to quote from “The Real Housewives” in congressional hearings.
Tickets start at $12 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.
“Herses- Purse Frist Extravaganza” will be on Friday, May 3 at 9 p.m. at 1835 14th St. N.W. This will be an evening of dancing and performances, hosted by HAUS of Bambi Award-winning Performance Artist, BUMPER. Refreshments are also available for purchase.
Tickets are $10 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.
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