Washington, DC – Today Mayor Annise Parker, President & CEO of LGBTQ+ Victory Fund, released the following statement on Ron DeSantis’ presidential campaign:
“Transphobic bigots like Ron DeSantis have no place in government, let alone the White House. Not only does Governor DeSantis’ appalling record against LGBTQ+ people and communities of color disqualify him from the Presidency, the rhetoric he will spew on the campaign trail as he and Donald Trump race to the bottom will have long-term consequences for our community and LGBTQ+ kids in particular. LGBTQ+ leaders are our best defense against hate, which is why his announcement is a rallying cry to the LGBTQ+ community and our allies that we must redouble our efforts to elect pro-choice LGBTQ+ candidates in 2023 and 2024. On Election Day, our message must be resounding: we are not going back.”
