LGBTQ+ Community Sends Five-Word Message to Karoline Leavitt After Pride Month Silence — “This Won’t Be Forgotten”
Karoline Leavitt has been hailed as a rising force in conservative politics — sharp, poised, and unafraid to speak her mind. But this June, it wasn’t her words that stirred controversy. It was her silence.
As Pride Month kicked off around the world, politicians, public figures, and influencers across the spectrum took to social media to share messages of solidarity, support, and recognition for the LGBTQ+ community. But Leavitt, known for her bold social media presence and frequent cultural commentary, offered no such message.
There was no tweet. No Instagram story. No public statement. Not even a nod of recognition.
That silence — intentional or not — sparked what’s quickly become one of the most viral online firestorms of Pride 2025.
It began with a screenshot.
An LGBTQ+ advocacy account posted a screen grab of Leavitt’s Twitter timeline for the month of June — entirely void of any Pride acknowledgment. Superimposed in bold text:
“Pride Month: Ignored.”
And just below that, five words that have now become a rallying cry:
“This Won’t Be Forgotten.”
The post spread like wildfire.
Within 48 hours, hashtags like #KarolineLeavittIgnoredPride, #ThisWontBeForgotten, and #VisibilityMatters were trending across TikTok, Instagram, and X. LGBTQ+ creators and political commentators began sharing reactions, some citing how deeply disheartening it felt to be overlooked by a rising voice in politics — especially one with Gen Z roots.
“You claim to represent the next generation,” wrote one commenter, “but you couldn’t even spare one sentence for LGBTQ+ people during Pride?”
Others were more direct:
“When you’re loud about everything else but go quiet when it’s about us — we hear that silence loud and clear.”
The backlash spilled beyond social media. In New Hampshire, where Leavitt launched her career and maintains strong grassroots support, several LGBTQ+ advocacy groups issued statements calling on her to clarify her stance or acknowledge the criticism.
Even Pride events in Boston and Manchester featured signs quoting the now-iconic five words: “This Won’t Be Forgotten.”
“This isn’t about political parties,” said Jayna Brooks, a local LGBTQ+ activist in Concord. “It’s about respect. And when someone with that much visibility can’t even say we exist — that hurts.”
Still, Leavitt has made no official response. Her team has not issued a statement, and she has not addressed the controversy on any of her platforms.
To many in the LGBTQ+ community, that continued silence feels even more like a message.
“We don’t expect everyone to wave a rainbow flag,” said Carlos DeSantos, an LGBTQ+ journalist. “But when someone as influential as Karoline Leavitt ignores us completely during a month that’s literally about being seen — that’s not neutrality. That’s dismissal.”
Some of her supporters have pushed back, defending Leavitt’s right not to participate in cultural events she may not personally align with.
But for others — including LGBTQ+ conservatives — the moment feels like a missed opportunity for bridge-building in an already polarized environment.
“This could’ve been a chance to say, ‘I see you,’ even if we don’t agree on everything,” said Logan Pierce, a gay Republican and former campaign volunteer. “Instead, what we got was silence. And now backlash.”
Online, the five-word phrase continues to build momentum, appearing in comments, videos, and artwork. One particularly striking post featured a photo of Leavitt behind a podium, speaking passionately — with the caption:
“We heard you speak on everything. But this? Nothing.”
“This won’t be forgotten.”
In a political era where every post is scrutinized, every omission interpreted, and every message amplified — Leavitt’s silence on Pride is being remembered not as a neutral act, but as a defining one.
Whether she eventually responds remains to be seen. Her next public appearance will undoubtedly be watched closely — not just by political analysts, but by a community still waiting to be seen, heard, and acknowledged.
For now, one truth stands above the noise:
This won’t be forgotten.
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