N.B. Pride group invites LGBTQ+ Americans dealing with the scary reality of Trump – New Brunswick [Video]

When Saint John, N.B., holds its annual Pride celebration in August, it’s expecting a new group of participants — Americans seeking a safe haven from the “scary” reality of living under President Donald Trump’s administration.

Samantha White, who helps organize Pride events in Bangor, Maine, said there has been a lot of fear within the LGBTQ+ community since Trump’s election in November. “Things are really very scary right now,” she said in an interview Tuesday. “We’re trying really hard to focus on the positives … but it’s hard in these unprecedented times.”

White said she jumped at the invitation from Saint John, which is about a three-hour drive to the east. “We’re really excited that Saint John is working with us, given that Canada is a little bit friendlier,” she said. “So I’m hoping we can get a big group up there … and see what it’s like as a …