Bush never recognized it during his time in office - comes amid a flurry of anti-LGBTQ activity in the past few months. Trump's recognition of Pride Month - he's the first Republican president to do so after President Bill Clinton established Pride Month in 1999, since President George W. But when Trump was asked about that effort shortly after its roll out in February, he said, 'I don't know.' Ambassador to Germany, Richard Grenell, who is gay. Trump pointed to his administration's efforts to decriminalize homosexuality worldwide that are being led by the U.S. My Administration has launched a global campaign to decriminalize homosexuality and invite all nations to join us in this effort!- Donald J. on the basis of their sexual orientation.