For weeks, President Joe Biden has spoken out against a tsunami of anti-LGBTQ legislation flowing from GOP-led states. For Biden, the decision to condemn attacks against LGBTQ Americans isn’t about politics, rather a question of fairness and morality, White House aides insist. Biden has a long record of supporting gay rights – even if that meant disagreeing with President Barack Obama when he was vice president – and the reason why he's regarded as the most LGBTQ-friendly president in history despite being a decades-long moderate. Still, Biden’s public criticism is a likely prelude to the 2024 elections, when Republicans are expected to use issues like gender-affirming health care for transgender youth, transgender access to public restrooms and participation in school sports, and state bans on drag shows in an attempt to drive voters to the polls. Weaponizing LGBTQ rights for political gain has been an effective strategy for Republicans in the past. Will it work in 2024? Click the link in bio to read more.