With the election behind him, President-elect Trump must now rise above divisive politics and side with the vast majority of Americans who demand equality for their LGBTQ friends, family, and neighbors. “America stands tallest when it stands firmly in its founding principle that all people are created equal. “Donald Trump sits atop the most hateful Republican platform in history, one that sorely endangers the most fundamental American values of fairness and equality for all,” GLAAD said in a statement. GLAAD echoed the HRC statements, calling for the President-elect to rise above the divisive politics. We were proud to support Hillary Clinton, and she made history as the most pro-equality candidate to ever run for president of the United States.” “In North Carolina, it appears we have defeated the hateful Governor Pat McCrory and helped elect Roy Cooper to repeal HB2. Griffin also some victories from the election. “Today, we draw strength from the vast majority of Americans who believe that our lives and rights are worth fighting for,” referencing Clinton being ahead in the popular vote. “We hope, for the sake of our nation and our diverse community - which includes women, people of color, those with disabilities, immigrants, and people of all faiths and traditions - they will choose a different path.” They now face a decision about whether they will also govern that way,” Griffin wrote, before naming groups specifically targeted during the President-elect’s campaign.
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“Over the last 18 months, Donald Trump and Mike Pence have intentionally sowed fear and division for cynical political purposes.
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President Chad Griffin called the election a “crucial moment for our nation and for the LGBTQ movement.” The Human Rights Campaign - one of the most prominent LGBT advocacy groups - responded quickly after the results were announced.