As millions celebrated Easter this weekend, the Biden administration was criticized by many on social media, including several Republican politicians, for supposedly disrespecting the Christian holiday.
The criticism centered on two separate claims. One, that President Joe Biden declared Easter Sunday to now be Transgender Day of Visibility and two, that he banned religious symbols from an Easter egg art contest at the White House.
But both allegations are missing important context and misrepresent what actually happened.
Here’s a closer look at the facts.
CLAIM: Biden declared that Easter Sunday is now a holiday celebrating transgender people.
THE FACTS: Transgender Day of Visibility has been celebrated on March 31 since 2009, when the holiday was created. Every year since becoming president, Biden has issued a proclamation around the observance on that date. It was a coincidence in 2024 that the day corresponded with Easter Sunday, which falls on a different date each year.
Xi Calls on Young People to Promote World Peace, Development
Highlights of Chinese National Swimming Championships
China arrests over 1,500 for illegal acts related to cyberspace rumors
Sceneries of Hutuo River after ecological restoration in Shijiazhuang, N China
Highlights of CBA 5th round match
Tourists from China and Kazakhstan to enjoy mutual visa
Chinese President Xi Declares 31st World University Games Open
Xi Focus: Xi Stresses Youth, Solidarity, Inclusiveness in Vision for Shared Future
Nanjing County in Fujian develops tourism industry and local economy in sustainable way
Chinese cities to see tourism peak in New Year's Day holiday