Defense Department spokesman John Kirby made an appearance in the White House briefing room Tuesday to talk about foreign policy, the origins of the coronavirus, and more. In case it hadn’t been made clear by now, Kirby reaffirmed that LGBTQ+ rights are human rights and are “a core part of our foreign policy.”
JOHN KIRBY: "LGBTQ+ rights…are a core part of our foreign policy." pic.twitter.com/hNsVknCc5P
— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) March 21, 2023
He doesn’t even look the slightest bit embarrassed saying that out loud.
Not too long ago, these were two unrelated topics…
When I say not too long ago, I meant right before I read this.— GI Jigglestick (@GiJigglestick) March 21, 2023
— Joe Bravo (@JoeBravoYo) March 21, 2023
— Tracy 🇺🇸 (@TracyJHoban) March 21, 2023
Along with how climate change is preventing more from coming out
— Colette Harrington (@sweetcarolinatv) March 21, 2023
China and Russia are banking on it.
— Natalie Argyle (@NatalieArgyle) March 21, 2023
Follow-up question, not a single journalist will ask: Why?#2024Elections #LGBT
— Mom’sAdrift 🔥 (@Momx4x6) March 21, 2023
That’s why 🇺🇸 is sinking into the mire, while losing influence worldwide.
— Niner (@SirJamesNiner) March 21, 2023
— A Ruthless (@ARuthless8) March 21, 2023
That’s crazy and dangerous! I’m sure that’s also at the core of Russia’s, China’s, North Korea’s and Iran’s foreign policy.
— Carlos R Otero (@crotero) March 21, 2023
Our society is completely screwed.
— Elden AI7HL (@eldenf) March 21, 2023
And that's why you left Afghanistan.
— Just One Strawman (@JustOneStrawman) March 21, 2023
And this is exactly why no one respects the US.
— Kathy Parsons (@KathrynMParsons) March 21, 2023
Oh really… go on over and preach that in the Middle East Kirby🤦🏻♀️
— Katarina🇮🇹🇺🇸 (@KitKat_212121) March 21, 2023
Can you imagine Russia and China saying LGBTQ+ are part of our foreign policy? Russia and China have one goal in their foreign policy-spread the power and become the world's leading player. They are rolling with laughter when they read these kind of statements from our Admin.
— Tim Tippit (@bull_moose1) March 21, 2023
They do know that other countries can see this, right? We’re certain LGBTQ+ rights came up between the presidents of China and Russia.
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Defense Department not making an exception for Pride flags to fly at military bases in June https://t.co/rf0roDWmE5
— Twitchy Team (@TwitchyTeam) June 7, 2021
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