An anonymous group in Iowa is distributing flyers that express gratitude to former President Donald Trump for his support of LGBTQ rights. This is likely another example of deceptive tactics and misinformation during the campaign season. The flyer, reported by the progressive website Bleeding Heartland, features rainbow Pride flags and refers to Trump as a “transgender trailblazer” for allowing a transgender woman to compete in a Miss Universe pageant in 2012. It also mentions the positive reception Trump received at a gala for the conservative LGBTQ organization Log Cabin Republicans. However, it is important to note that Trump’s record on LGBTQ issues includes rolling back protections for trans people and nominating anti-LGBTQ rights judges. The flyer encourages recipients to contact Trump’s office and urge him to continue fighting for the LGBTQ community. The group behind the mailer is called Advancing Our Values, a recently registered nonprofit organization in Iowa. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, a rival for the GOP nomination, has also attempted to portray Trump as an LGBTQ ally. His campaign released a video highlighting Trump’s promise to protect LGBTQ citizens in 2016, while emphasizing DeSantis’ own laws targeting the LGBTQ community. DeSantis accused Trump of changing his stance on the issue in anticipation of the 2024 election. Republicans have been actively targeting transgender rights in recent months, with legislation at the congressional and state levels. This issue has become a major rallying cry for the GOP presidential candidates in 2024, surpassing opposition to same-sex marriage. If Trump were to become president again, he has vowed to ban men from participating in women’s sports, prohibit federal agencies from promoting gender transition, and require the government to only recognize genders assigned at birth.
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