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What did Amber Glenn say about the LGBTQ community before the 2026 Olympics?

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Shortly before the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games began, American figure skater Amber Glenn was asked about how the LGBTQ community was faring during the second administration of U.S. Pres. Donald Trump. Glenn, who identifies as bisexual and pansexual and has been a vocal advocate of LGBTQ rights, said, “It’s been a hard time for the community overall in this administration. It isn’t the first time that we’ve had to come together as a community and try and fight for our human rights.…I hope I can use my platform and my voice throughout these Games to try and encourage people to stay strong in these hard times.”