The Independent reports:
Singer and activist Cyndi Lauper made a surprise appearance in the White House briefing room on Tuesday to thank President Joe Biden for his support of same-sex marriage ahead of a signing ceremony for the Respect for Marriage Act.
“I came here because I wanted to say thank you to President Biden, Speaker Pelosi, Vice President Harris and all the advocates and his team for all families — mine and a lot of my friends and people you know … we can rest easy tonight because our families are validated, and because now we’re allowed to love who we love,” she said.
Read the full article. Lauper is trending on Twitter at this writing, primarily because right wing personalities and websites are attacking her.
Cyndi Lauper makes surprise appearance in White House briefing room ahead of Respect for Marriage Act signing https://t.co/4HS2IJ113O
— Andrew Feinberg (@AndrewFeinberg) December 13, 2022
Cyndi Lauper is at the White House today to celebrate President Biden’s signing of the Respect for Marriage Act. “We can rest easy tonight because our families are validated. Now we’re allowed to love who we love.” pic.twitter.com/y07sVTzdQ9
— Joey Garrison (@joeygarrison) December 13, 2022
Singer Cyndi Lauper joins the White House press briefing to celebrate President Biden signing the Respect For Marriage Act.
“We can rest easy tonight because our families are validated and because we’re allowed to love who we love.” https://t.co/b4UpgXlaAW pic.twitter.com/959DSxvAI3
— CBS News (@CBSNews) December 13, 2022