Friends,

Recently, Donald Trump posted a video detailing a score of anti-trans policies he’s pledging to put into place if he wins in 2024. I’m not going to share it, because frankly, it’s traumatizing. But I do want to respond.

As the sister of a trans brother and a gender-nonconforming sibling, let me tell you: Gender-affirming care is NOT abuse.

Trump’s new proposals go further than ignorant and cruel policy ideas, too. Hateful rhetoric from political leaders MATTERS. Over 150 anti-trans bills were introduced in 2022. There was a 12x increase in anti-LGBTQ+ incidents. The threats to the trans community are real, increasing, and deadly.

Trump is leading a campaign of hate that intentionally makes life more dangerous for queer and trans kids every single day.

But my Democratic colleagues and I are fighting back.

To every LGBTQ+ individual: I have your back. President Biden has your back. You belong. You deserve to live a life free from fear and violence. And you are perfect, just the way you are.

If you’re reading this email and you’re fired up about this, please add your name to my petition for full freedom and equality for ALL. Let’s send a loud and clear message that we stand together against Trump’s hatred and threats.

I will keep fighting, and I will keep loving.

I’m grateful to know that you’re by my side in this.
-Sara

Congresswoman Sara Jacobs
California’s 51st District