To everyone celebrating Transgender Day of Visibility, I want you to know that your President sees you. Jill, Kamala, Doug -- our entire administration sees you for who you are: made in the image of God and deserving of dignity, respect, and support. But we know it's hard, when there are those out there who don't see you, and don't respect you. For example, the onslaught of anti-transgender state laws. Attacking you and your families is simply wrong. This administration is standing up for you against all these hateful bills, and we're committed to advancing transgender equality in the classroom, on the playing field, at work, in our military, and our housing and health care systems everywhere -- simply everywhere. Today, we're announcing even more steps. But there's always more work to do to end the epidemic of violence against transgender women of color and girls of color. To ensure transgender seniors can age with dignity -- dignity, and to finally pass a bipartisan Equality Act to help transgender persons around the world live free from discrimination and violence. Above all, to be there with you. To parents of transgender children, affirming your child's identity, one of the most powerful things you can do to keep them safe and healthy. To any transgender American who's struggling, please know: you're not alone. To parents and children alike, please ask for help, and know this: you're so brave, you belong, and we have your back. God bless you all. Be brave.
