"Trump made history as the first president to take office accepting gay marriage," highlighting a significant shift in societal norms surrounding LGBTQ rights, even while his personal positions may not have evolved.
"I just don't feel good about it. I'm against it, and I take a lot of heat because I come from New York," showing Trump’s longstanding opposition to gay marriage despite being in a progressive environment.
From 2000 to 2016, Trump publicly opposed same-sex marriage, stating unequivocally in 2011, "I'm not in favor of gay marriage.... No. I'm just not in favor of gay marriage."
When questioned in 2011 about gay marriage benefits, Trump admitted, "my attitude on it has not been fully formed," indicating his ambivalence even within his opposition.
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