Yesterday, US Attorney General Jeff Sessions reversed a federal government policy that protects transgender workers from discrimination.
Shortly after the news was announced, Caitlyn Jenner – who supported Trump during the 2016 election, and in August was photographed wearing a "Make America Great Again" hat – hit out on Twitter.
She listed the attacks Trump's administration has so far made on transgender rights, calling the President a "disgrace."
Trump administration's latest in a string of attacks on trans people: trans students, trans service members, & now… https://t.co/wkSTg3H6Og
But it didn't take long before people began dragging Caitlyn for her comments.
@Caitlyn_Jenner Just a reminder that you voted for this mess and made it public. Rest assured that the LGBTQ+ commu… https://t.co/kzVo2V8iF7
@Caitlyn_Jenner @jeffsessions @realDonaldTrump
@Caitlyn_Jenner @jeffsessions @realDonaldTrump Yea.... You voted for him. You knew his party feel this way about yo… https://t.co/TnGncerfxi
@Caitlyn_Jenner @jeffsessions @realDonaldTrump
@Caitlyn_Jenner @jeffsessions @realDonaldTrump Typical republican, only cared when it impacted you personally. We… https://t.co/vD9mLYeJKB
And some were really angry.
@Caitlyn_Jenner @jeffsessions @realDonaldTrump You didn’t just vote for him you were a huge supporter of him throug… https://t.co/whKHqKdq3I
@Caitlyn_Jenner @jeffsessions @realDonaldTrump
@Caitlyn_Jenner @selenis_leyva @jeffsessions @realDonaldTrump Sis, he specifically said he was going to do all of t… https://t.co/MT4ocakwlO
And when she shared this image on Instagram, the comments were much the same there, too.
With some followers expressing disappointment in Caitlyn.
One commenter drew attention to a scene in Caitlyn's reality show, filmed before the election, in which she discussed Trump with a group of other transgender women.
During the conversation, Caitlyn said Trump would be "very good for women's issues", and that the President wouldn't "try to destroy" or "take stuff away" from them.
However, Caitlyn didn't respond to the criticism of her, and instead shared this message which acknowledged both her responsibility to the transgender community, and her intent to spread a message of acceptance.
And this message garnered praise and support from some followers.
With some defending her from the negative comments.
