J.D. Vance’s Controversial Claim: “Normal” Gays Support Trump, But Many Disagree
J.D. Vance claims he knows all the “normal” gays want Trump for president, and honestly, that statement is perplexing and a little enraging. When I hear him use the term “normal,” I can’t help but think of the subtle undercurrents of bigotry that often come with such labels. Who exactly is he talking about? The notion that “normal” gay people support Trump feels like an attempt to frame gay identity in a narrow, old-fashioned mold that doesn’t reflect the vibrant, diverse reality of our community.
For Vance, “normal” might mean those who fit into his understanding of traditional masculinity—perhaps the Log Cabin Republicans who go to CPAC and shield their identities with some sort of faux respectability.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood