What to Expect Under Trump and His MAGA Allies
The 2024 election has delivered a political aftershock, and if you’re a gay man or woman wondering what comes next, you’re not alone. With Trump back in the White House and a cabinet filled with far-right ideologues, LGBTQ+ rights could be heading straight into a hurricane. Buckle up, boys—Gay Pride Under Trump isn’t just a bad sequel, it’s a full-blown remake with a darker script.
The Rollback of LGBTQ+ Rights
Expect a full-throttle attack on protections we took for granted. The first term chipped away at progress, but this time, they’re coming with a sledgehammer. The Religious Freedom Restoration Act will likely be weaponized, allowing businesses to deny service based on “deeply held beliefs.” Your right to marry, adopt, and simply exist safely in public spaces is back on the chopping block.
And let’s talk about the Supreme Court—stacked with conservative justices ready to “revisit” key LGBTQ+ rulings. Obergefell v. Hodges, the case that legalized same-sex marriage, is no longer untouchable. If Trump and his cronies get their way, we could see states trying to dismantle marriage equality, forcing couples to play legal hopscotch just to keep their rights intact.
Healthcare: A Dangerous Game
Say goodbye to protections under the Affordable Care Act that prevented discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals. Under the new administration, doctors and insurers may once again refuse treatment based on “moral objections.” Trans healthcare will be a prime target, but don’t be fooled—this affects all of us. If they can strip one group of rights, they’ll come for the rest.
Meanwhile, HIV/AIDS funding, which saw deep cuts under Trump’s first term, will likely face another round of budget slashing. PrEP access could be restricted, setting us back decades in the fight against HIV.
The Rise of State-Sanctioned Homophobia
MAGA states will feel emboldened to push even more “Don’t Say Gay” laws, bathroom bans, and drag show crackdowns. The federal government may not be able to legislate these directly, but you better believe they’ll cheer from the sidelines.
Conversion therapy, long discredited and condemned by medical professionals, may see a resurgence under the guise of “religious freedom.” Right-wing think tanks are already dusting off their playbooks, pushing for state laws to “protect children from radical LGBTQ+ ideology.” Spoiler alert: they mean us.
The Culture War Goes Nuclear
MAGA’s favorite pastime isn’t policy—it’s a culture war. And the LGBTQ+ community is enemy number one. The administration will likely target queer representation in media, education, and public life. Book bans will escalate, LGBTQ+ history will be erased from school curriculums, and Pride events will face increasing legal and social challenges.
Fox News and its far-right counterparts will turn every queer person into a political boogeyman, pushing fearmongering narratives about “grooming” and “indoctrination.” The goal? To make us the villains in their manufactured moral crisis.
The International Fallout
Trump’s foreign policy will align with dictators who have zero tolerance for LGBTQ+ rights. His admiration for leaders like Vladimir Putin and Viktor Orbán signals that international LGBTQ+ advocacy will grind to a halt. Expect the U.S. to withdraw from global human rights efforts, leaving LGBTQ+ people in hostile countries with even fewer allies.
Meanwhile, asylum protections for LGBTQ+ refugees will likely be gutted. Those fleeing persecution will be turned away at the border, sent back to countries where being gay is a death sentence.
Resistance and Resilience
It’s not all doom and gloom. If history has taught us anything, it’s that our community knows how to fight back. Grassroots organizations are already mobilizing, legal battles are gearing up, and queer voices will not be silenced.
We’ve survived worse. We’ve marched, protested, and loved in defiance of every attempt to erase us. And we’ll do it again.
What You Can Do
- Stay Informed – Follow organizations like the Human Rights Campaign and Lambda Legal.
- Support LGBTQ+ Businesses – Put your money where it matters.
- Donate and Volunteer – Groups fighting for our rights need resources.
- Vote – Every election matters, from local school boards to the presidency.
- Take Up Space – Be unapologetically visible. They want us to disappear—let’s not give them the satisfaction.
The road ahead won’t be easy, but it never has been. The good news? We’re still here, still fighting, and still fabulous. Gay Pride Under Trump will prevail, and no amount of MAGA-fueled hatred will ever change that.
