# Dutch Prime Minister Visits Stonewall Inn

> Netherlands' first openly gay prime minister visits NYC's Stonewall Inn.
- Title: Dutch Prime Minister Visits Stonewall Inn · ABC7 New York
- Summary: Netherlands' first openly gay prime minister visits NYC's Stonewall Inn. Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten, the Netherlands' first openly gay leader, visited…
- Keywords: rob jetten, netherlands, stoney wall inn, united nations, lgbtq rights, general assembly, gay pride parades, lgbtq victory institute, marriage equality, political representation, news, local
- Source: ABC7 New York — https://abc7ny.com/post/rob-jetten-netherlands-first-openly-gay-prime-minister-visits-nycs-stonewall-inn-during-stay-general-assembly/19859670
- Published: 2026-09-23T03:18:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: rob jetten, netherlands, stoney wall inn, united nations, lgbtq rights, general assembly, gay pride parades, lgbtq victory institute, marriage equality, political representation, news, local
## Dutch Prime Minister Visits Stonewall Inn
Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten, the Netherlands' first openly gay leader, visited Stonewall Inn during UN General Assembly stay.
## Reflects on LGBTQ History
Jetten said, 'We stand on the shoulders of great people that here started this fight for equal rights.'

> We stand on the shoulders of great people that here started this fight for equal rights
## Stonewall Inn Co-Owner Comments
Stonewall Inn co-owner Kurt Kelly said, 'That's why we have gay pride parades around the world (because) of what happened that night here.'

> That's why we have gay pride parades around the world (because) of what happened that night here
## Preserves LGBTQ History
Jetten emphasized preserving historical sites tied to LGBTQ movement history, saying, 'Historical grounds like these are important, and we will make sure we'll never give up.'

> Historical grounds like these are important, and we will make sure we'll never give up
## LGBTQ Victory Institute Event
Jetten attended reception hosted by LGBTQ Victory Institute, which trains potential LGBTQ political candidates.
## Political Representation Impact
LGBTQ Victory Institute CEO Evan Low said Jetten's election shows representation matters: 'You can't be what you can't see.'

> You can't be what you can't see
## Key takeaway

Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten, the Netherlands' first openly gay leader, visited Stonewall Inn during UN General Assembly stay to highlight LGBTQ history and representation.