Billy Porter takes on Trump in 'LGBTQ State of the Union', calls each day under him 'a matter of life and death'
'Pose' star Billy Porter delivered the LGBTQ State of the Union Address on Tuesday, February 4, and his speech broke Twitter with people asking him to run for president. In a speech that was delivered in typical Captain America style, Porter said: "Last year, I told you that the state of our union was strong. And while it’s certainly been battered, our union is far from broken."
"Now, in 2020, our responsibility as citizens has never been more evident," Porter explained. "Our nation is facing one of the biggest crises of my lifetime. But this year, you and I have the chance to course-correct. So far, our nation has survived the first term of Donald Trump, but who’s to say what another term would do to this country, to democracy and truly to the entire world." He also delved into the attacks by President Trump on the LGBTQ community.
"His disdain for our rights has been demonstrated up and down the federal benches he's packed with anti-LGBTQ judges, whose influence will be felt long after Trump has left office," Porter said. "For some of us, each day under this administration is a matter of life and death."
You can watch the video of the speech here:
"Billy I love you so much, you are a national treasure," wrote a fan on Twitter. "Whelp! I do hope that the @DNC listened carefully to this #SOTU2020," said another. For a fan, this was a matter of pride. "you'd better stand up and be Great! I'm at lunch with tears in my eyes from pride. OMG! Right now the spirit of Bayard Rustin is yelling, "Well Done!" The power of this message #KeepRising Royalty! This is the type of unified voice that will help us all he free. #VeryProudAlly."
And for some, Porter was an icon. "Billy’s an icon. When he speaks, we listen," the fan tweeted. "Thank you Billy Porter! Great speech. I am a proud supporter of the LGBTQ Community. Vote Democratic!" tweeted another. Here's one that sums his epic speech up: "From your lips to the US Citizens ears, hearts and minds! Amen!"