The former state legislator faced calls for resignation after he sent out a mass email to supporters in which he described LGBTQ+ people as “godless groomers.'
after he sent out a mass email to supporters earlier this month in which he described LGBTQ+ people as “godless groomers” and used other language falsely equating trans people with pedophiles. Williams also promised that the party would work hard to ban gender-affirming care for transgender youth in the state.
The 5th Congressional District includes Colorado Springs, where five people were killed in a mass shooting at an LGBTQ+ nightclub in 2022.email drew sharp criticism — including from members of his own party, who feared that his remarks might hurt the chances of other Republicans to be elected.
After news of the email broke, Williams told HuffPost in an emailed statement that he makes “no apologies for saying God hates pride or pride flags as it’s an agenda that harms children and undermines parental authority.”Realness delivered to your inbox By entering your email and clicking Sign Up, you're agreeing to let us send you customized marketing messages about us and our advertising partners. You are also agreeing to our
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