Even Gay Republicans Are Horrified By Ron DeSantis’ Latest ‘Homophobic’ Ad
The largest organization of gay Republicans slammed Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Saturday over an ad released by his presidential campaign that the organization called “homophobic.” Log Cabin Republicans said in a tweet that DeSantis’s message for his presidential campaign is “divisive and desperate” and is alienating swing-state and younger voters. “Conservatives understand that we need to protect our kids, preserve women’s sports, safeguard women’s spaces and strengthen parental rights, but Ron DeSantis’ extreme rhetoric goes has just ventured into homophobic territory,” the group said in the tweet.
The DeSantis campaign released the ad on Friday, the last day of Pride Month, attacking former President Trump for statements he has made in support of the LGBTQ community.
Despite taking several actions cracking down on LGBTQ+ rights as president, including the implementation of anti-trans policies, Trump has touted himself as the “most gay-friendly” president in United States history.
The ad features clips of Trump saying he would “do everything in my power” to protect LGBTQ citizens and expressing support for transgender individuals to use the facilities they choose.
