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Related: About this forumGay 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 partys presidential ticket.
But thats not enough to satisfy gay former Trump administration official Richard Grenell, who accused Biden of homophobia for picking a straight running mate. Grenells confirmation has a history of trolling Twitter almost as extensive as his former bosss.
Related: Conservatives fear Trumps 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 its 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.
sheshe2
(88,147 posts)Agree and LOL!
Chemisse
(31,010 posts)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
MontanaMama
(24,087 posts)Some people are saying that tRump selected a gay VP. 😳
nilram
(3,012 posts)It wasnt till close to the end of my decision making process that I realized a city commissioner I voted for identifies as gay. Im pleased to have the representation, but Im voting for his policies and leadership.
Mickju
(1,812 posts)tgenerico
(109 posts)Did he decide Trump was homophobic because he didn't pick a gay VP?
Or does he know something we don't know?