White House warns Uganda of potential 'repercussions' if LGBTQ law takes effect

"We would have to take a look at whether or not there might be repercussions that we would have to take, perhaps in an economic way, should this law actually get passed and enacted," National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said.

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Kirby said implementation of the law remains a "big if," but said Washington is "watching this real closely."

Financial repercussions "would be really unfortunate because so much of the economic assistance that we provide is health assistance," he said.