When asked how Trump felt about HB2 and in general any law that mandating folks use the restroom that match their sex that they were assigned at birth he actually said "that's not necessary." So Caitlin Jenner took him up on it, and went to Trump Tower to use the ladies room. The way this was portrayed by the mainstream media, including The Today Show, was positive, which is very different than the usual coverage of the possibility of a "bathroom predator," which candidate Ted Cruz has also been preaching about. This just goes to show the importance of representation in the media. Though Caitlin Jenners fame and politics can be controversial, havign her out there speaking out about her trans experience does have a huge impact in the shaping of American politics.
While I don't think Trump's acceptance of Caitlin Jenner using the bathroom she chooses excuses all of the radically prejudicial comments he has made to support the construction of patriarchy, I do think it is a step in a more positive direction. However, I also think it is important to note that this bathroom in Trump Tower was not located in a state that prevented transgender individuals from using the bathroom they so choose, thus, Caitlin Jenner was not necessarily doing something that Trump could reasonably be upset with. However, as we have seen time and time again, Trump hasn't always acted reasonably and could have made a scene. Therefore, I do agree that Trump's stance on HB2 and other LGBT discriminatory laws is more positive than this nation would likely expect from him.
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