We’re zeroing in on the moments that matter most to our LGBTQ+ community—and HRC’s response to his cruel attacks. Keep refreshing for real-time updates.

10:59 PM ET
As Trump wraps up his speech, Americans still await real solutions. Rants and grievances won’t lower costs, expand healthcare, or protect our hard-won rights.

10:34 PM ET
Trump wants to kick out THOUSANDS of qualified, talented servicemembers at a time when the armed forces are failing to meet recruitment targets. This wastes years of financial and training investments, undermines military readiness, and needlessly upends the lives of families who have already sacrificed so much. The Commander in Chief should put our military’s readiness and our country’s safety over politics.

Teachers work hard every single day to make classrooms safe and welcoming to every student. Trump's lies about schools and LGBTQ students hurt everyone. Shame on him.

— Randi Weingarten (@rweingarten.bsky.social) March 4, 2025 at 10:34 PM

10:31 PM ET
Trump mocks "they/them" pronouns and LGBTQ+ youth
All students deserve to feel safe and welcome in school. But this new administration is making it clear they want to dictate to children, their parents, and educators what they can read, what they can learn, what they can say, and who they can be. All young people—including LGBTQ+ students and the children of LGBTQ+ parents deserve to feel safe, respected, and ready to learn when they’re at school.

10:23 PM ET
Trump's Department of Justice: The American people deserve an Attorney General who upholds the rule of law, fights for justice for all, and works to keep people safe. The Senate confirmed Pam Bondi, who has claimed marriage equality would “impose serious public harm,” to lead Trump’s Department of Justice.

Trump interrupts a story about a young woman whose life was derailed by an explicit deep fake posted online to...say "no one gets treated worse online than me." Because, of course.

— Brandon Wolf (@brandonwolf.bsky.social) March 4, 2025 at 10:12 PM

10:00 PM ET
While Trump talks about his economic record, the American people have made it clear they need urgent solutions to the rising cost of living, access to quality healthcare, and other pressing challenges. 

9:46 PM ET
President Trump shares cuts to USAID programs, reducing critical international aid, while Republican elected officials laugh and dismiss concerns about the real-world impact on vulnerable communities.

Trans youth deserve the same chances as their peers to learn through athletics. That’s why just last night, pro-equality lawmakers helped DEFEAT a cruel ban on trans youth participating in sports. Let’s keep building our momentum: hrc.im/100

— Human Rights Campaign (@hrc.org) March 4, 2025 at 9:40 PM

9:36 PM ET
Trump is spewing more hate against our community. LGBTQ+ youth, especially trans youth, already face high enough hurdles when navigating through life with increased risk of bullying, harassment, and violence. 

No room for bullies in Congress or the White House.

Trans and nonbinary people have always existed and always will. Bigotry and ignorance will never change that.

— Rep. Mark Pocan (@pocan.house.gov) March 4, 2025 at 9:37 PM

When Trump talks about how he’s “ending DEI,” he really means he’s ending enforcement of your rights. That's why he ended a 60 y/o prohibition on discrimination in federal contracting based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

— Congressional Equality Caucus (@equality.house.gov) March 4, 2025 at 9:35 PM

9:35 PM ET
"Our country will be woke no longer," said President Trump.

Everyone deserves a fair shot and a workplace free from discrimination. For decades, companies have led on advancing inclusion efforts by recruiting and retaining top talent and developing policies that are both good for people and good for business. Donald Trump’s executive order would lead to less talent, not more, across our workplaces.

9:19 PM ET
President Trump has taken the podium, and we will start bringing you our reactions and myth-busting. Stay tuned to this blog for live coverage of the speech, focusing on insights, and discussions that directly impact our LGBTQ+ community.