"Buttigieg responded that it's 'horrible' to have to live in that fear, both for one's own rights and for the rights of loved ones. 'It shouldn't be that way, and it doesn't have to be that way,' he said."
"'As divisive a wedge issue as that has been made to be, for political purposes, by politicians who figure that stepping on people's faces is the best way to get ahead,' Buttigieg stated, criticizing the exploitation of LGBTQ+ issues."
"'It's horrible that you even have to think about that kind of fear for somebody you care about,' he said, acknowledging the widespread anxiety faced by many Americans regarding discrimination."
During a town hall event, Pete Buttigieg addressed concerns from a woman fearful of anti-trans policies. She expressed anxiety for her loved ones, fearing government actions against the LGBTQ+ community. Buttigieg acknowledged the horror of living in such fear and criticized politicians who exploit these issues for political gain. He emphasized that it shouldn't be this way and reassured her that most Americans oppose discrimination, highlighting a recent poll supporting this view.
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