Donald Trump viewed homosexuality as a bit of a crime. He has also openly sneered at homosexuals during the campaign before the midterm elections. But that campaign could not make a mark in the American public. Chris Peppas is the first openly gay member of the US Senate. He defeated the Republican candidate from the New Hampshire seat.
46-year-old Chris stepped into politics from the family business. Before joining politics, he worked in the family restaurant. Van married Bentley after same-sex marriage was legalized in the United States. Van has always been seen by Chris's side since entering politics. Chris also holds the record for being the first gay man elected to the US Congress from New Hampshire. This time, Chris was elected to the upper house of the US Parliament after almost two hundred years of 'chuntmarg', as the first homosexual.
US laws are liberal for homosexuals but society is not. Especially from Trump's Republican Party, many times sarcasm has flown towards homosexuals. Chris has also worked on gay rights issues in addition to politics. He has repeatedly called for eliminating negative attitudes against minorities. After winning the election on Tuesday, Chris said that the billionaires who are manipulating the country's economy have suffered a big blow today.
It should be noted that history was made in the Parliament of India at the beginning of this year. Trinamool nominated lawyer Menka Guruswamy to Rajya Sabha. He was seen presenting the nomination with his partner Arundhati Katju. He won. He became India's first gay MP elected. Menka's entry into the Upper House of Parliament as the country's first openly gay MP created history. This time, the same example has been created in the United States. In the past, however, LGBTQ representatives have been elected to the US Congress. But none of them are openly gay.