Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, a prominent conservative legal voice and Trump ally, has announced her firm opposition to Pride Month celebrations, calling the modern LGBTQ+ movement “a radical woke agenda that targets children and erodes moral values.”
In a fiery op-ed for The Federalist and during an appearance on Fox News, Bondi argued that Pride Month has “strayed far from its original purpose” and now promotes “dangerous ideologies” that threaten parental rights and childhood innocence.
Bondi’s Key Arguments Against Pride Month:
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“Indoctrination in Schools” – Bondi cited examples of “gender ideology being taught to young kids” and “Pride events that expose children to inappropriate content.”
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“Attack on Parental Rights” – She accused LGBTQ+ activists of “pushing policies that silence concerned parents.”
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“Corporate Exploitation” – Bondi criticized companies for “using Pride as a marketing scheme while ignoring the concerns of everyday Americans.”
“This isn’t about tolerance anymore—it’s about forced compliance,” Bondi declared. “We cannot celebrate a movement that tells kids they can change their gender before they understand basic biology or that punishes parents for protecting their children.”
Backlash and Support
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Conservatives Applaud:
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Gov. Ron DeSantis called Bondi “a fearless defender of Florida’s families.”
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Turning Point USA announced it will feature Bondi in its “Stop the Pride Propaganda” campus tour.
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LGBTQ+ Advocates Condemn:
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Equality Florida labeled her comments “hateful and outdated.”
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Human Rights Campaign (HRC) accused her of “fueling discrimination under the guise of protecting children.”
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Bondi’s Political Influence
As a key figure in conservative legal circles, Bondi’s stance could influence:
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State legislation (similar to Florida’s “Parental Rights in Education” law)
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2024 election messaging on “family values vs. woke ideology”
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Legal challenges against school Pride events
