President Joe Biden has signed an executive order in an effort to combat the number of anti-LGBTQ bills that are appearing across the US.
According to the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) more than 320 are being considered this year, which the advocacy group says is a record number.
Speaking to LGBTQ activists and Democrats at the White House on Wednesday (15 June) Biden said: "We’re in a battle for the soul of the nation."
Continuing he said he knew "we will win," and tried to reassure young LGBTQ people who may be worried about the seemingly hostile climate developing around the US.
"My message to all the young people: Just be you. You are loved. You are understood. You do belong. I want you to know that as your president, all of us on this stage, have your back," Biden said.
According to the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) more than 320 are being considered this year, which the advocacy group says is a record number.
Speaking to LGBTQ activists and Democrats at the White House on Wednesday (15 June) Biden said: "We’re in a battle for the soul of the nation."
Continuing he said he knew "we will win," and tried to reassure young LGBTQ people who may be worried about the seemingly hostile climate developing around the US.
"My message to all the young people: Just be you. You are loved. You are understood. You do belong. I want you to know that as your president, all of us on this stage, have your back," Biden said.