Approximately 100 Donald Trump supporters attended a gathering aimed at wooing LGBTQ voters in Charlotte, North Carolina. LGBTQ issues were not a priority for many attendees, who were more focused on economic and safety concerns. The event, part of the Trump UNITY tour organized by the Log Cabin Republicans, featured speakers like Lara Trump, who did not address LGBTQ issues in her speech. The event was attended mostly by straight people and featured speakers such as Former acting Director of National Intelligence Ric Grenell, who is openly gay. While LGBTQ issues were briefly mentioned, most attendees believed that the community has achieved equality and are more concerned with other matters. The Log Cabin Republicans believe that Trump could secure up to 50% of gay voters in the upcoming election, although no figures were provided to support that claim. Conversely, the Human Rights Campaign has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris, who has a strong record on LGBTQ rights. Harris has been critical of Trump’s anti-LGBTQ policies, such as banning transgender individuals from enlisting in the military. The Log Cabin Republicans have faced criticism for supporting Trump, who has a history of rolling back LGBTQ rights. The group has also faced backlash for their financial support for the former president and his family. Despite the criticism, the Log Cabin Republicans plan to continue their UNITY tour in other cities.
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