This is actually one of the things about his Presidency that pissed me off the most. It’s so petty but also so blatant. He awarded medals to some folks who haven’t been on PRESIDENTS in months, while overlooking very qualified people who are way more active and impactful because they have the “wrong” sexuality.
Separately, he didn’t bother showing support for Jemy here: more evidence.
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Bestowing or not bestowing the Medal of Freedom is an official act, and therefore very strong circumstantial evidence of his homophobia affecting his governing. Not that we truly need circumstantial evidence of his homophobia, he’s already on record saying “God hates f*gs” and doubling down on it 100 times. Lol.
But it’s the connection to an official act that makes it significant. Personal beliefs are one thing, but when you’re an official you can’t let it affect your governing, or that’s discrimination.