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Montana Lawmaker Labels LGBTQ Movement a 'Terrorist Organization'

8/30/2025

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Montana Rep. Lukas Schubert (R) called the LGBTQ movement a terrorist organization after a mass shooting by a transgender individual.
His remarks reflect growing anti-LGBTQ+ sentiments, similar to Russia's extremist views on LGBTQ+ rights.
Minneapolis officials urged against scapegoating the transgender community in the wake of the tragedy.
The U.S. is increasingly scrutinizing LGBTQ+ groups as potential national security threats.

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Story summary

Montana Rep. Lukas Schubert (R) called the LGBTQ movement a terrorist organization after a mass shooting by a transgender individual.
His remarks reflect growing anti-LGBTQ+ sentiments, similar to Russia's extremist views on LGBTQ+ rights.
Minneapolis officials urged against scapegoating the transgender community in the wake of the tragedy.
The U.S. is increasingly scrutinizing LGBTQ+ groups as potential national security threats.