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Behind the Aegis

(54,926 posts)
Wed Aug 12, 2020, 11:19 PM Aug 2020

Gay former Trump official calls Joe Biden homophobic because he didn't pick a gay VP

Yesterday, former Vice President Joe Biden announced Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) as his running mate in the 2020 presidential election, and Democrats recognized her as the first Black woman and the first Asian American to be on a major party’s presidential ticket.

But that’s not enough to satisfy gay former Trump administration official Richard Grenell, who accused Biden of homophobia for picking a straight running mate. Grenell’s confirmation has a history of trolling Twitter almost as extensive as his former boss’s.

Related: Conservatives fear Trump’s gay cabinet member will work to ‘impose’ homosexuality

Grenell served as the U.S. Ambassador to Germany under Donald Trump and for three months as acting director of national intelligence, making him the first out gay person to serve in a Cabinet-level position (even though it’s not a part of the Cabinet).

On Twitter, Grenell accused Biden of believing that “gays are security risks” because “no gays or lesbians even considered” for the position.

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While I certainly want to see more queer people in positions of power and not dismissed as "not a minority", this asshole, working for one of the most homophobic, heterosexist administrations in modern history (and that is saying ALOT), made me laugh so hard I almost peed myself!


ETA: People like him should be called "Uncle Roys" in dishonor of one of the most self-loathing gay men ever, Roy Cohn.

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Gay former Trump official calls Joe Biden homophobic because he didn't pick a gay VP (Original Post) Behind the Aegis Aug 2020 OP
Ummm sheshe2 Aug 2020 #1
We can't check off every box with one pick - LOL! Chemisse Aug 2020 #2
Well in all fairness... MontanaMama Aug 2020 #3
Save the unborn gay baby trans VPs for non-binary Jesus! Amen! nilram Aug 2020 #4
How utterly ridiculous! Mickju Aug 2020 #5
Former Trump official? tgenerico Aug 2020 #6

sheshe2

(88,147 posts)
1. Ummm
Wed Aug 12, 2020, 11:24 PM
Aug 2020
While I certainly want to see more queer people in positions of power and not dismissed as "not a minority", this asshole, working for one of the most homophobic, heterosexist administrations in modern history (and that is saying ALOT), made me laugh so hard I almost peed myself!


Agree and LOL!

Chemisse

(31,010 posts)
2. We can't check off every box with one pick - LOL!
Wed Aug 12, 2020, 11:32 PM
Aug 2020

I think we will see a gay man rise to political prominence in the pretty near future. Most Dems would agree that Pete Buttigieg has a bright future. Hopefully he will get a position in the Biden administration which will get him the experience he needs to move forward in the years to come.

On edit - Harris may not be LGBT, but how 'bout her chief of staff!

https://www.democraticunderground.com/113754411

nilram

(3,012 posts)
4. Save the unborn gay baby trans VPs for non-binary Jesus! Amen!
Thu Aug 13, 2020, 01:41 AM
Aug 2020

It wasn’t till close to the end of my decision making process that I realized a city commissioner I voted for identifies as gay. I’m pleased to have the representation, but I’m voting for his policies and leadership.

 

tgenerico

(109 posts)
6. Former Trump official?
Mon Aug 17, 2020, 08:00 PM
Aug 2020

Did he decide Trump was homophobic because he didn't pick a gay VP?

Or does he know something we don't know?

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