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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Alex Woodward

Jen Psaki condemns ‘harsh and cruel’ legislation aimed at LGBT+ kids in emotional interview

EPA

White House press secretary Jen Psaki has repeatedly condemned a wave of state-level efforts aimed at LGBT+ Americans, including bills targeting transgender youth and LGBT+ students, teachers and their families.

In her emotional rebuke of the legislation on Jessica Yellin’s News Not Noise podcast, Ms Psaki characterised such efforts as Republican attempts to win a “culture war” relying on attacks on LGBT+ people as a political wedge issue ahead of 2022 midterm elections.

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