FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 30, 2025
CONTACT:
Cathy Renna, Communications Director, National LGBTQ Task Force, [email protected], 917-757-6123
100 Days of Trump: Chaos, Pain and Resistance
The following statement can be attributed to Allen Morris, Policy Director, National LGBTQ Task Force:
“The first 100-days of the new administration has sent the world a very clear message and initiated an intentional shift in federal policy and governance, one that has created chaos, pain and scorched a path that is set to erode our very democracy if left unchallenged.
And our historically underserved communities, particularly LGBTQ and immigrant communities, are bearing the brunt of the many unconstitutional and potentially illegal actions of the Trump administration.
In just over three months, we’ve witnessed the dismantling of decades of civil rights progress through executive orders, tariffs, agency rollbacks, and judicial appointments rooted in exclusion, fear, and control. And while we are seeing many blocked in courts and challenged in the streets, the impact as we resist is stark and clear – unjust deportations that have placed people in foreign prisons, affirming healthcare provisions ended or denied, the economy decimated for the working class and more.
At the core, there has been an immediate escalation of attacks and blatant disregard for due process rights from inauguration day. Travel bans, expanded interior enforcement of our government agencies that are putting thousands of civil servants out of work , plain-clothed police kidnappings, and executive orders that lay out the foundation for mass detention and deportation – these actions are rooted in irrational hatred and not isolated incidents.
We are witnessing a coordinated strategy to redefine the definition of “American” and divide communities. We are seeing the elevation of principals of conservative “Christian” ideology and White Nationalism put in practice.
The key to successfully fighting back and winning is understanding that our safety is tied together. The attacks on working class people are symptoms of a broader authoritarian shift that seeks to marginalize, surveil, and silence us. Attacks on trans youth can and will impact the lives of all LGBTQ people. A nation of immigrants cannot ignore what is happening to thousands of individuals without cause and with malice.
As we reflect on these first 100 days, family, we must reaffirm our commitment to organizing, resisting, and building power. We’ve been here before and came out on the other side. Do not allow fear or the rise in attacks to define our future. The goal to overwhelm and distract us must be met with solidarity to advocate for policies rooted in dignity, freedom, and equity for all. While some shackles may be different from our own, we must remain committed to freedom for all people in dark times.”
For more information go to www.thetaskforce.org
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