Former United States First Lady Melania Trump made a strong return to politics after a short break, hosting her first major fundraiser of the 2024 election cycle on April 20 at Mar-a-Lago in Florida for A branch of the Log Cabin Republican Party that advocates for inclusion of the LGBTQ community has spoken out.
Although her husband, Trump, has made anti-LGBTQ statements in past campaigns, people familiar with the matter said Melania, 53, will use her more moderate image and record to attract those who advocate Republican acceptance of LGBTQ people. Log Cabin Republicans.
Previously, Melania accompanied her husband to welcome Hungarian Prime Minister Orban to Mar-a-Lago in March, and attended a star-studded campaign fundraiser in early April. At that time, her participation seemed limited. However, according to social insiders, Melania will show great passion and determination for the issues and organizations that she truly cares about.
A social relations source told People magazine: "Melania has always stood up for her beliefs and acted on them." Another source added that Melania is a confident person who does not mind the outside world. As a woman, she has her own gay friends and works with gay professionals, so it’s not surprising that she’s hosting an event for Log Cabin Republicans, even though it may be at odds with some of Donald’s political stances.
The April 20 fundraiser hosted by Melania marked the launch of the Log Cabin Republican Party's "Path to Victory" project, which focuses on voters in key battleground states who broadly support LGBTQ rights.
It is worth noting that former President Trump has pursued a series of anti-LGBTQ agenda based on culture wars in the past, including promising to protect LGBTQ citizens from violence and oppression in his 2016 RNC speech, but then followed up with a series of deviations from that promise Actions such as enacting a transgender military ban, nominating Supreme Court justices who support restrictions on LGBTQ rights, and using inflammatory rhetoric have exacerbated the oppression of the LGBTQ community.
Still, log cabin Republicans are willing to help Donald's campaign in the face of public attacks on LGBTQ people from far-right leaders. Sources close to Melania believe she will be a valuable asset among conservative voters for her sympathy for socially liberal ideals, and reveal that Donald has tacitly allowed her to use this to her advantage.
A political source explained: "Donald tends to say words that cater to specific audience groups, so we cannot judge his true position based entirely on his statements on social issues." Another political analyst pointed out that given that Donald Melania's role is particularly important in trying to strike a balance on various issues.
Log cabin Republicans have been praising Melania for a long time. They even awarded her the Lincoln Spirit Award in 2021 and praised her for her enthusiasm for the cause of equality and her firm defense of human rights. Robin Bernstein, who served as Trump’s ambassador to the Dominican Republic, said: “I have known Melania for 20 years and attended her weddings, and she has always demonstrated a deep understanding and commitment to inclusion and equality. Full support for ”
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