There has been backlash following last night’s State of the Union during which the president announced that he planned to end HIV transmissions by the year 2030. Many LGBTQ groups and sexual health advocates have released statements highlighting the president’s abysmal track record when it comes to LGBTQ rights, HIV/AIDS, and healthcare in general.

DatingPositives’ spokesperson Josh Robbins tweeted this:

My statement on the President announcing his administrations goal to end domestic #HIV transmissions by 2030 during #SOTU. #HIVactivist #journorequest pic.twitter.com/iL4GpUU5Pg

— Josh Robbins (@imstilljosh) February 4, 2019

It takes actions, not words, to end a public health crisis, and the president’s actions over the past two years speak volumes.