News Briefs 11.16.18
Beyond the Carolinas
News from across the globe for 11.16.18.
Politician and Gays For Trump leader Boykin says he’s not transphobic, despite anti-trans position
He also says he doesn't understand why Trump gets called anti-transgender
Boykin is against transgender people serving openly in the military, a position matching Trump’s.
Gays for Trump founder draws fire for anti-transgender comments in NC House bid
He still insists Trump is pro-LGBTQ
Peter Boykin said he believes transgender soldiers are “mentally challenged,” too expensive for the military and “would be our weakest link.”
Gays For Trump rally struggles to draw much of a crowd after a year of anti-LGBT policies
He blamed the weather
Peter Boykin, who organized the rally, is running for the North Carolina House and has said he wants to remove the T from LGBT.
Gays For Trump leader Peter Boykin files to run for NC House
He will take on Democratic incumbent Amos Quick
Boykin is in favor of arming teachers, keeping transgender people out of the military and separating the LGB from the T.
