Cody Davis, chair of the Jeffersonian Party, incited outrage during a Naples City Council meeting by endorsing lynching and violence against LGBTQ+ events as lawful. This occurred during discussions about Naples Pride's permit application. Despite widespread antagonism, the council approved the festival with restrictions, notably relocating drag performances indoors and limiting entry. Davis, with a history of anti-LGBTQ+ activism and ties to extremist groups, represents a growing trend of hostility towards LGBTQ+ rights, raising alarms among LGBTQ+ advocates as pride celebrations continue to face opposition.
Davis stated that lynching could be lawful if executed correctly, framing anti-LGBTQ+ violence as acceptable under American legal traditions.
The Naples City Council approved the Pride festival but imposed restrictions on where drag performances could occur, highlighting rising tensions.
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