In the midst of Donald Trump yanking the United States out of the Paris Climate Accord on Thursday, it was also noticed by a more than a few people that the President quietly neglected to acknowledge LGBTQ Pride Month, which normally takes place during the month of June. As such, this will be the first time in eight years that Pride Month is not officially recognized by the White House — a tradition that was began by President Clinton in June of 2000, and continued by Obama all eight years he was in office.
This should really come as a shock to no one. Despite the fact that Trump himself has not always come off as entirely unsympathetic, pretty much his entire administration — particularly Vice President Mike Pence, who allegedly supports conversion therapy — has a history of hostility towards the LGBTQ community.
But while the President himself may be turning his back on Pride Month, all hope is not completely lost because Ivanka Trump took to Twitter on Thursday night to let the gays know — it’s okay, she’s got this.
Logging back on after Shavuot, wishing everyone a joyful #Pride2017. This month we celebrate and honor the #LGBTQ community.
— Ivanka Trump (@IvankaTrump) June 2, 2017
I am proud to support my LGBTQ friends and the LGBTQ Americans who have made immense contributions to our society and economy.
— Ivanka Trump (@IvankaTrump) June 2, 2017
Not at all surprisingly, Ivanka’s tweets were not well received by the LGBTQ community, or pretty much anyone, for that matter — as her @ mentions devolved into a froth of spite and ridicule. Others retweeted the President’s daughter, politely asking her to rescind her support.
No thanks, we're all set here. https://t.co/fZRSAuZvlS
— billy eichner (@billyeichner) June 2, 2017
https://twitter.com/michaelianblack/status/870455906374430720
https://twitter.com/MShrayber/status/870505287144230916
We don't want you https://t.co/RnUqZqch3y
— river buddy butcher 🤠 (@rivbutcher) June 2, 2017
https://twitter.com/solomongeorgio/status/870457466131107840
https://twitter.com/kim/status/870487075673456640
— Kristy Puchko (@KristyPuchko) June 2, 2017
https://twitter.com/ira/status/870453688891867137
https://twitter.com/ira/status/870454943349522433
I'd thank you for your tweet but I'm kind of busy getting deprogrammed in conversion therapy.
— Tracy E. Gilchrist (@TracyEGilchrist) June 2, 2017
https://twitter.com/kelleent/status/870466599828029440
Ivanka: I am proud to support LGBTQ Americans…
LGBTQ Americans: pic.twitter.com/h30KZHF1DO
— Mike T (@rhymeswithbeg) June 2, 2017
Like, all anyone ever needed to know about Ivanka Trump is, she likes Donald Trump. You 100% are NOT required to like your dad.
— Paul F. Tompkins (@PFTompkins) June 2, 2017
you cant support us while supporting your father and his anti lgbt views and policies, ivanka becky trump. https://t.co/wGp1U59xA9
— bri 🩵 (@evermoreslwt) June 2, 2017
Me when I hear Ivanka Trump is trying to portray herself as an ally of the LGBT community pic.twitter.com/eMnhfin9mx
— Kevin Groh (@kgrohh) June 2, 2017
https://twitter.com/EmmyA2/status/870472173789499392
Either way, with or without the support of the White House, LGTBQ Pride month will go on — maybe just don’t expect Ivanka to show up at any parades.