Following a White House Pride Month event where transgender activists, including Rose Montoya, partially disrobed, Republican lawmakers have expressed strong disapproval of the incident and criticized President Biden's leadership. The White House has since banned Montoya and other involved individuals from future events, deeming their actions "inappropriate and disrespectful."
Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) characterized the incident as "disgraceful" and criticized President Biden for prioritizing "social justice, virtue signaling" over issues like border security and economic concerns. She questioned his commitment to upholding the Constitution and fulfilling his presidential duties.
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) also condemned the incident, stating that it demonstrated a decline in decorum at the White House under President Biden's administration. He contrasted the current atmosphere with past expectations of formal attire and criticized Biden for failing to uphold his promise to restore honor and decency to the presidency.
Rep. Pete Sessions (R-TX) echoed these sentiments, arguing that the incident reflects a broader decline in common decency fostered by the Biden administration. He called for a change in course and an end to what he perceives as an "attack on biology and common sense."
Montoya's video, originally posted on TikTok, showed the incident and included an interaction with President Biden. The subsequent outcry on social media further fueled the controversy. The White House's condemnation and ban of the individuals involved followed shortly after.
