Equality Federation Denounces Trump Strategist Pick

Equality Federation is deeply concerned that Donald Trump has surrounded himself with a team of individuals who actively support the denial of LGBTQ equality and promote racism, xenophobia, and misogyny. Together with our state-based equality group membership we are prepared to defend our hard-fought gains at every level.

One of the most concerning people Trump has chosen to associate with is Stephen Bannon, who has been announced as a chief strategist. Bannon has built his career on the promotion of white supremacy, sexism, anti-semitism, and anti-LGBTQ rhetoric.

Fran Hutchins, Deputy Director of Equality Federation said, "Appointing someone who has actively worked to undermine equality, fairness, and the gains of the Civil Rights Movement sends a chilling shockwave throughout so many communities. We will not be silent in our opposition to these decisions, and will fight tooth and nail to ensure the voices of the majority - people who support nondiscrimination - are heard and felt loud and clear."

In addition to appointing Bannon, a leaked list of potential cabinet appointees reads as a who's who of anti-LGBTQ politicians and activists. Equality Federation will continue to monitor staff announcements and policy positions of the impending Trump Administration.

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