Advocate newsletter 4/14/26

😬 Donald Trump made an awkward photoshoot even more awkward on Monday when he tried to enlist a "DoorDash grandma" in his crusade against trans women in sports. The photo-op was designed to highlight a "no tax on tips" initiative, featuring Arkansas DoorDash driver Sharon Simmons. But when Trump tried to ask Simmons what she thought about "men" playing women's sports, she didn't take the bait.

A new budget proposal from the Trump administration would increase funding to fight "domestic terrorism," including "gender extremism." Here's what we know about the plan.

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The Advocate team

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