Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Mich., delivered a speech in Uganda last October that went mostly unnoticed. However, his remarks in support of Uganda’s new Anti-Homosexuality Act, which includes the death penalty, are now making headlines.
During the National Prayer Breakfast in Uganda, Walberg openly endorsed the controversial law, urging the nation to “stand firm” in its enforcement. His speech, which can be seen in video footage, was met with mixed reactions from the audience.
His visit to Uganda was sponsored by a secretive U.S. group linked to the National Prayer Breakfast, as per official congressional filings. Walberg’s presence was seen as a show of support for the Anti-Homosexuality Act, with President Yoweri Museveni himself acknowledging that it demonstrated that there were Americans who shared their views.
It has also been revealed that the controversial trip was funded by The Family, the same organization behind the U.S. National Prayer Breakfast. Walberg’s involvement in the Ugandan legislation has sparked controversy, as it marks the first time an American lawmaker or Family leader has publicly embraced the law.
Walberg’s itinerary, which included meetings with key supporters of the law and his participation as the keynote speaker at the event, has raised concerns about the influence of U.S. organizations on foreign legislation.
As reported by TYT, the ties between U.S. organizations and international political movements have come under scrutiny, leading to the split of the original U.S. National Prayer Breakfast into two separate events.
The controversy surrounding the National Prayer Breakfast in Uganda is just one example of the ongoing resistance to LGBTQ+ rights in various international settings, further complicating the already contentious global debate on the issue.
