Laverne Cox mocks the GOP’s $65 million anti-trans ad buy: ‘Made-up fearmongering’

Author: Ryan Adamczeski

When “the Republican Party is going all in on its transphobia,” Laverne Cox pushes back.

“We’re just trying to live our lives. We just simply want to be who we are and not experience stigma, violence, and discrimination for it,” Cox continued. “And most people understand this, but because that is such a simple and noncontroversial truth, Republicans have to flood the airwaves with made-up fearmongering.”

Cox then pointed out the “crazy” part — that releasing anti-trans ads “doesn’t even work with their electoral chances.” She noted that “Republicans tried anti-trans campaigns in 2022 and they were unsuccessful,” referencing the several anti-LGBTQ+ candidates who have been rejected by voters over the past several years.

“So, why are they doing them again?” Cox asked. “Is it possibly because it’s easier than solving problems that actually exist? Yeah, that is the reason.”

Original Article on The Advocate
Author: Ryan Adamczeski