Republicans are getting criticized for their short and “cruel” response to the Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV), which is today.

The TDOV is a yearly event intended to raise awareness of the discrimination trans people face worldwide. The Democratic Party’s X account acknowledged the day with a supportive message.

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“Trans rights are human rights,” the Democrats’ message said. “This Transgender Day of Visibility, we honor the resilience of transgender and nonbinary Americans and celebrate their incredible courage.”

The National Republican Senate Committee (NRSC) responded with just one word: “No.” They added a heart emoji, which was probably just an attempt to appear nonchalant about their denial that trans rights are human rights.

On Bluesky, people criticized Republicans for using the TDOV to mock trans people.