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Caitlyn Jenneris slammingDonald Trumpfor thesecond timein a week.
“Sadly, I was wrong,” continued Jenner, who confirmed sheunderwent gender confirmation surgeryin January 2017 after revealing her new identity as Caitlyn in June 2015.
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“He has made trans people into political pawns as he whips up animus against us in an attempt to energize the most right-wing segment of his party, claiming his anti-transgender policies are meant to ‘protect the country.’ This is politics at its worst. It is unacceptable, it is upsetting, and it has deeply, personally hurt me,” she added.
During the early period of the Trump presidency, Jenner revealed she “remained hopeful for positive change” but recent actions have led the formerKeeping Up with the Kardashiansstar make a complete 180-degree in her political stance. This follows herdisdain over a possible new policy, which would link gender to one’s genitalia at birth, affecting the recognition of transgender people.
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The former athlete further emphasized her change of heart, writing, “I cannot support anyone who is working against our community. I do not support Trump. I must learn from my mistakes and move forward.”
Though she no longer endorses Trump, Jenner shared how she would continue to champion for LGBTQ rights. “The world needs to hear us. The world needs to know us. We will not be erased,” she concluded.
source: people.com
