'Transgender Day of Visibility' Falls on Easter, Draws Conservative Ire

"Transgender Day of Visibility" fell on Easter Sunday this year, drawing ire from many Republicans.

The Details: Transgender Day of Visibility was created in 2009 by a transgender activist in Michigan and is celebrated yearly on March 31. The first-ever presidential proclamation of the holiday came from the Biden White House in 2021 and was followed by proclamations in 2022 and 2023 as well. Easter, which falls on a different Sunday between March 22 and April 25 each year, is when Christians celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. 

Republican Criticism: Former President Trump’s team said, “We call on Joe Biden's failing campaign and the White House to issue an apology.” Transgender former athlete Caitlyn Jenner wrote on X, "I am absolutely disgusted that Joe Biden has declared the most Holy of Holy days - a self proclaimed devout Catholic - as Transgender Day of Visibility. The only thing you should be declaring on this day is ‘HE is Risen’."

White House Response: White House spokesperson Andrew Bates responded on Saturday, “Sadly, it’s unsurprising politicians are seeking to divide and weaken our country with cruel, hateful, and dishonest rhetoric. President Biden will never abuse his faith for political purposes or for profit.”

How The Media Covered It: CNN (Lean Left bias) prominently highlighted that March 31 and Easter only coincided this year “by chance”, while Fox News (Right bias) framed coverage heavily on Republican criticisms and shared many of them. CNN and The Hill (Center bias) included the statement from Bates while Fox did not. Editor's Note: Updated to more clearly state that Biden noted March 31 as Transgender Day of Visibility before this year.