Gay & Lesbian Victory Institute<\/em><\/a>, the letter has signatures from a number of US representatives, mayors, legislators, city council members are other elected officials.<\/p>\nRepresentatives Sean Patrick Maloney of New York and Mark Pocan of Wisconsin expressed deep concern over the nominees of Trump\u2019s cabinet in the letter and pleads Trump to be a \u201cpresident for all Americans.\u201d<\/p>\n
The letter read: \u201cCongratulations on being elected the 45th President of the United States. We are 156 proud lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) elected officials representing millions of constituents, and we urge you to join us in embodying the highest ideals of our great and diverse nation.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe ask you deescalate the hostility and intolerance expressed by a small but vocal minority throughout the election season. We ask you to appoint individuals with inclusive policy situations that aim to better the lives of all Americans. And we ask you to declare full support for LGBT equality, and remain true to earlier statements promising to be a president supportive of our rights.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhile the Obama Administration worked to improve the life for LGBT Americans in countless ways \u2013 from the repeal of Don\u2019t Ask Don\u2019t Tell to the State Department advancing global equality \u2013 Trump nominees like Jess Sessions, Ben Carson and Betsy DeVos have track records and soundbites suggesting they\u2019d reverse this progress.\u201d<\/p>\n
The letter goes on to express disdain over Trump\u2019s cabinet nominees, and the apparent motive to reverse all the hard work done for equality so far.<\/p>\n
\u201cMany proudly tout legislative records opposing basic rights for LGBT Americans, and others express disdain for our lives and relationships. Intended or not, these appointments signal a Trump administration opposed to LGBT people living open and free.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese hard-fought advances transformed our place in American society, and we are disturbed that most of your appointees opposed these efforts.\u201d<\/p>\n
The letter finishes with a final message for Trump, asking him to continue current protections and further the fight for equality.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe sincerely hope you aim to be a president for all Americans \u2013 including LGBT Americans of every race, ethnicity, gender and religion.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe hope you voice your support for existing rights and protections for LGBT Americans, and commit to furthering LGBT equality during your presidency. We promise to be a strong and persistent voice for equality either way.\u201d<\/p>\n
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