During the mock press briefing led by Jonathan Van Ness, the playful nature was met with criticism. Notable figures expressed disdain, reflecting a broader disapproval of the seemingly light-hearted use of the prestigious venue.

He kept the details close to his chest, making his reveal a fun guessing game for fans.

This small but noticeable detail lent a casual vibe to the whole affair, signaling a break from the usual formalities.

His comments mirrored a broader dissatisfaction with celebrity antics at such a prestigious location.

This sentiment was reinforced by a follower who claimed, “The world is laughing at us,” amplifying the criticism.

Her severe take on the situation highlighted the deeper unease felt by some about using the White House in such a manner.

This emotional plea demonstrated his dedication to advocacy, far beyond his television role.

An example is when the cast of ‘The L Word’ visited during Lesbian Visibility Week, showcasing the government’s willingness to leverage star power for advocacy.

These images frequently make their way to social media, offering a personal snapshot of their time in a historically significant spot.

She appreciated their visit with a heartfelt post: “Thank you for a meaningful conversation, for giving my office your stamp of approval, and for being fabulous.”

This sparked a flurry of comments and speculation about whether the title was prematurely assigned, highlighting the sensitivity of political titles.

This juxtaposition sparked criticism, with detractors arguing that Harris’s light-hearted event was out of step during a time of significant global diplomacy. 

“The cast of @QueerEye joined me at the White House to discuss the hard-fought progress the LGBTQI+ community has made in the past 20 years. Thank you for a meaningful conversation, for giving my office your stamp of approval, and for being fabulous,” said Harris.

“We’re the laughing stock of planet Earth,” said X user Vince Langman.

“Meanwhile, young women are being r*ped and murdered across the country by illegal immigrants because the border is wide open, and the ‘Border Czar,’ Kamala Harris, is engaging in useless and ignorant crap like this. Shame on you,” X user Vincent Oshana said.

“While you’re hugging the cast of Queer Eye, moms and dad’s across our country are wishing they could hold and hug their loved ones murdered by illegals you let into this country. You never acknowledge them. You never say their names. You think it will go away. It won’t,” said one X user.

Harris herself has faced relentless criticism for the border situation given that President Biden had tapped her in the early days of his administration to stem the border migration.

“This would be a tiny bit more heartwarming if we all didn’t know that you guys actively destroy the lives of LGBT people who leave your party. Y’all don’t seem to like progress so much when it means that LGBT people have the freedom of choice and opportunity to leave you,” said self-described gay former liberal Brandon Straka.

“As a prosecutor, Harris’s work has been as an arm of the state fighting to lock people in cages and defending policies that destroyed lives and communities,” wrote attorney Chase Strangio in an op-ed for OUT Magazine. “Now attempting to position herself as a criminal legal system reformer and an ally to the LGBTQ+ community, Harris seeks to rewrite her past rather than own it. But I am not buying it…For now, I am going to trust that Harris’s past tells us exactly what we need to know about her future. And that scares me.”

“All the gays that achieved so much or died for the rights of gay community are pretty much having their movement destroyed by people who want to profit from it socially,” said one X user.

“Imagine if we treated the families of fallen soldiers with 1/10th of the level of this respect,” said X user Eddie Gallagher.

“I’m glad you’re focused on what most Americans are truly concerned about,” sarcastically said one X user. “Never talk to the everyday people. It’s always the elite.. no matter the group,” said another X user.

While the majority of the LGBT community still overall supports Biden, Trump’s support among LGBT members has recently doubled. According to Log Cabin Republican President Charles Moran, Trump received 14% LGBT support in 2016, which became 28% in 2020. Moran recently gave an interview where he hopes to push it to 50% this election cycle.

A POLITICO/Morning Consult poll from this month found that only a third of voters think Kamala Harris could win an election as a Democrat nominee, including only three in five Democrats.