Republican Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Thursday accused the Biden administration of condoning “inappropriate behavior” by a transgender influencer who went topless at last weekend’s White House Pride event.

At a press conference on Thursday, Mr. DeSantis denounced the Biden administration’s decision to host a pride party and raise the pride flag next to the American flag. He also called the transgender influencer’s topless behavior on the south lawn of the White House “totally inappropriate” and warned that this kind of LGBTQ behavior is being taught in the classroom.(Related: Following DeSantis’ lead, states move to crack down on gender ideology in the classroom)

The White House on Tuesday condemned transgender influencer Rose Montoya for stripping her shirt off on the White House lawn and exposing her fake breasts in front of crowds and cameras.

“They prioritized this transgender flag over the American flag in the White House, and that’s wrong,” he said. DeSantis. “That’s not the way to hang the American flag.”

“I think it’s completely inappropriate when there’s something inappropriate in the White House, like transgender people exposing people’s nudity. I think I had to admit that.”

“But I ask them: If it’s inappropriate to do it in the White House, which I certainly do, why would you want to cram that curriculum into a sophomore classroom?” DeSantis continued, drawing applause from the crowd.

DeSantis responded to a reporter’s question about Biden’s pride party:

“But I ask them if it’s inappropriate to do it in the White House, I certainly do… pic.twitter.com/GNsvgzNV4K

— DeSantis War Room 🐊 (@DeSantisWarRoom) June 15, 2023

DeSantis has been criticized by Democrats for signing a Florida bill banning certain LGBTQ curriculum in K-12 classrooms. Opponents mentioned law as a “don’t say gay bill”, even though those words don’t appear anywhere in the text of the bill.

“The conduct was completely unacceptable and unfair to the hundreds of attendees who were there to celebrate with their families,” White House Press Secretary Carine Jean-Pierre said. Tuesday, In response to criticism of the topless incident. “The person appearing in the video will not be invited to future events.”

All content produced by the Daily Caller News Foundation, an independent, non-partisan news distribution service, is available free of charge to legitimate news publishers capable of serving large audiences. All reissues must include our company logo, press byline, and DCNF affiliation. If you have any questions about our guidelines or partnering with us, please contact us at licensing@dailycallernewsfoundation.org.