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Warnock Calls GOP's Criticism of Trans Visibility Day 'Opposite of Christian Faith'. This year, Trans Day of Visibility coincidentally fell on Easter Sunday. President Joe Biden was attacked by Conservatives for making a declaration about the day, as he does every year, because it fell on the Christian holiday. One of Biden's critics, Speaker Mike Johnson, called Biden's declaration an "outrageous and abhorrent" attack on the religion. Senator Raphael Warnock, a reverend, has denounced GOP criticism, calling it the "opposite of the Christian faith," 'The Hill' reports. "Apparently, the Speaker finds trans people abhorrent, and I think he ought to think about that." "This is just one more instance of folks who do not know how to lead us trying to divide us." "This is the opposite of the Christian faith. Jesus centered the marginalized. He centered the poor." "And in a moment like this, we need voices, particularly voices of faith, who would use our faith not as a weapon to beat other people down but as a bridge to bring all of us together.", Sen. Warnock, via interview with CNN's Dana Bash. The White House also issued a statement. "As a Christian who celebrates Easter with Family, President Biden stands for bringing people together and upholding the dignity and freedoms of every American." "Sadly, it's unsurprising politicians are seeking to divide and weaken our country with cruel, hateful, and dishonest rhetoric. President Biden will never abuse his faith for political purposes or for profit.", White House spokesperson Andrew Bates, via statement. THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT