Democratic presidential nominee took to Twitter on National Coming Out Day Tuesday (11 October) with a message for LGBTI people who are out.

‘Coming out often takes incredible courage,’ Clinton wrote. ‘On #NationalComingOutDay, let’s honor that courage by showing LGBT Americans we’re with them.’

The former First Lady, US Senator and US Secretary of State also added on a quote from remarks she made last June: ‘You have millions of allies who will always have your back. I am one of them.’

Clinton has surged to a double-digit lead in the most recent national poll over Republican rival Donald Trump.

During a contentious debate against Trump on Sunday, Clinton said his election would threaten to roll back marriage equality because of a change in the make-up of the US Supreme Court.

Also Tuesday, the Democratic National Committee made a statement about National Coming Out Day.

‘When someone decides to come out as member of the LGBT community, it gives their friends, family, loved ones and neighbors a personal reason to support LGBT rights, and it inspires more members and allies of the LGBT community to stand up for what is right, even in the face of discrimination, bigotry and violence.

‘Despite the great strides we’ve made in recent years – marriage equality, the end of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell and more – the sad fact remains that coming out is still a risky, even dangerous thing to do for too many Americans, young and old. But that’s why it’s so important. Together, we can end the discrimination and build a brighter, safer future for all.’