Entertainment - Laverne Cox Slams Republicans For Weaponizing Transphobia | Revry

Laverne Cox has criticized the Republican Party for weaponizing transphobia during the 2024 election season. Speaking on 'The Daily Show' on October 17, Cox condemned the surge in anti-trans legislation and the GOP's $65 million campaign promoting anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric. She pointed out that 25 states have already banned transgender minors from accessing gender-affirming care, highlighting the harmful impact of this legislation. Cox also called out an ad that attacked Kamala Harris for supporting trans rights, sarcastically noting, "I didn’t want hateful attack ads. I wanted a house in the Hills with six walk-in closets". She emphasized that the use of dehumanizing language against marginalized groups creates a dangerous "permission structure" for violence and rights violations. Cox further mocked a legal dispute involving North Carolina's lieutenant governor Mark Robinson and his alleged enjoyment of trans pornography. She concluded by urging people to stop dehumanizing trans individuals, saying, "We see you..