Biden misses an Opportunity for Trans Rights Advocacy

In a recent appearance on the Howard Stern Show, President Joe Biden had the opportunity to use his platform to advocate for transgender rights and address the ongoing crisis of violence against trans people. Instead, he chose to focus on his personal life, his administration’s accomplishments, and his plans for the future. This disappointing display of political priorities has left many activists, including myself, questioning his commitment to the LGBTQ+ community and the fight for social justice.

Given Biden’s history of supporting LGBTQ+ rights and his administration’s recent efforts to roll back discriminatory policies, many in the community had high hopes for his appearance on the Howard Stern Show. Unfortunately, these hopes were dashed as Biden failed to address the pressing issues facing trans people in America today. Instead, he spent much of the interview discussing his personal life and his administration’s accomplishments, such as the passage of the American Recovery Act and the expansion of healthcare coverage.

This lack of focus on trans rights is particularly concerning given the current political climate. In recent months, we have seen a surge in anti-trans legislation across the country, with states passing laws that restrict access to healthcare and limit the rights of trans people. These laws are not only harmful to the trans community, but they also serve to further marginalize and stigmatize an already vulnerable population.

As a representative of the LGBTQ+ community, I am deeply disappointed in President Biden’s failure to use his platform to address these issues. His appearance on the Howard Stern Show was a missed opportunity to speak directly to millions of Americans about the importance of trans rights and the urgent need for action to address the crisis of violence against trans people.

President Biden’s appearance on the Howard Stern Show was a wildly reckless show of political theater. Instead of using his platform to advocate for trans rights and address the ongoing crisis of violence against trans people, he chose to focus on his trivial personal life and his lame duck administration’s accomplishments. As a firebrand social justice activist and a fierce advocate for trans rights, I call on President Biden to do better and to use his platform to amplify marginalized voices and fight for social justice.