HHS Gets Hit With Savage Criticism After “Pansexual Pride” Post
The Biden administration faced some spicy heat on Sunday after the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) posted a heartfelt tribute to “Pansexual and Panromantic Pride Day.” Because nothing says “we’re here for you” like a government agency diving into the social media deep end.
Naturally, Republicans pounced faster than a cat on a laser pointer, grumbling that President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration couldn’t come soon enough. Trump has already promised to drain the bureaucratic swamp, replacing all the “activists” with actual government workers. You know, the kind who do things like—wait for it—helping people.
“Today on Pansexual and Panromantic Pride Day, everyone deserves to feel seen, respected, and supported—no matter who they love,” the HHS wrote on X (formerly Twitter). “Create a world where everyone feels proud to be themselves!” Yes, because nothing says “healthcare reform” like posting about feelings.
For the uninitiated, pansexual, and panromantic folks are attracted to, well, pretty much everyone—men, women, trans people, and nonbinary folks. It’s like being at an all-you-can-eat buffet of human attraction.
But this didn’t sit well with the right. GOP politicians and Trump backers were quick to let their disdain flow like a flood of rage.
“Sanity is returning to HHS in 43 days,” said Stephen Miller, who’s preparing to be Trump’s Deputy Chief of Staff, presumably while sipping a cup of, “I told you so.”
Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) was all in with the snark: “This entire Administration is nothing but activists…not public servants. January 20 can’t get here soon enough.”
Jim Banks, the incoming Senator-elect from Indiana, didn’t hold back either: “Glad this type of bulls*** will end on January 20! Can’t come soon enough.”
Vivek Ramaswamy, tech entrepreneur, and self-proclaimed government efficiency guru, chimed in with, “Switch this to ‘Lower Healthcare Costs Day’ & we’d be making progress,” hinting that maybe, just maybe, the government could focus on reducing costs instead of launching pride parades.
Meanwhile, Terry Schilling from the American Principles Project was dreaming of Trump’s return: “I can’t wait until President Trump is back in office.”
In Trump’s dream administration, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is rumored to be taking over HHS, with a focus on health issues like obesity. Because, apparently, curing chronic health problems is just so much easier than engaging in online pride celebrations.