President Donald Trump is once again making headlines—this time for comments about LGBTQ voters that have raised eyebrows across queer spaces. In a recent interview with Jesse Watters, Trump covered everything from international politics to his own public image. But it was his remarks about “the gay vote” that quickly caught attention.
🇺🇸🏳️🌈 Trump: “I did very well with the gay vote.”
“I even played the gay national anthem for my walk-off!”
“No republican ever got the gay votes like I did.” https://t.co/nE510DMqqA pic.twitter.com/394w7WddOW
— Lord Bebo (@MyLordBebo) March 26, 2026
“No Republican’s Ever Gotten the Gay Vote Like I Did”
Trump confidently claimed he has unprecedented support from LGBTQ voters.
“No Republican’s ever gotten the gay vote like I did,” he told Watters. “And I’m very proud of that. Perhaps it’s because I’m from New York City, I don’t know.”
He referenced campaign moments meant to appeal to queer audiences, including playing the Village People classic YMCA during rallies and performing alongside Village People at one point during inauguration events. Trump said he “did very well with the gay vote” since they played what he claims is the “gay national anthem” leaning into the song’s long-standing association with queer culture. But while visually campy and nostalgic, many LGBTQ viewers are skeptical of whether dancing along to YMCA translates into meaningful political support.
Trump ends his rally with a LIVE performance of ‘YMCA’ by the Village People. pic.twitter.com/b1NMg21bk5
— Derrick Evans (@DerrickEvans4WV) January 19, 2025
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Laughter, Rumors, and Raised Eyebrows
The conversation also veered into international politics. According to reporting from The New York Post, Trump reacted to unverified claims about Mojtaba Khamenei’s sexuality, whom he referred to as “Ayatollah Jr.” He reportedly found the suggestion “hilarious” and could not stop laughing according to sources.
“Did the CIA tell you that Ayatollah Jr. is gay?”@POTUS: “They did say that… I think a lot of people are saying that — which puts him off to a bad start in that particular country.” pic.twitter.com/Gd5miHN6vQ
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) March 26, 2026
For many queer observers, this kind of reaction highlights a broader issue: the trivialization of sexuality for laughs. As the LGBTQ community knows all too well, jokes at the expense of queer identities can be damaging, especially when delivered by world leaders.
The “YMCA” Effect Isn’t Enough
Trump’s use of YMCA as a cultural bridge to queer audiences continues to be a talking point. While the song is iconic and undeniably camp, many LGBTQ voters stress that allyship involves more than performance or nostalgia.
Many LGBTQ voters stress that allyship involves more than performance or nostalgia; it requires policies, protections, and concrete support that address the community’s real needs.
Not One “Gay Vote”
Trump’s framing of LGBTQ voters as a unified bloc is misleading. The community spans a wide spectrum of identities, political beliefs, and priorities. Some LGBTQ individuals support Trump, many oppose him, and others focus on issues like healthcare, housing, or anti-discrimination protections.
By claiming a monolithic “gay vote,” Trump oversimplifies the political reality and ignores the diversity of queer experiences.
So… Is Trump Popular With the Gays?
Trump’s assertions about his LGBTQ support—paired with YMCA performances and jokes about foreign leaders—spark lively debate in queer spaces. For many LGBTQ audiences, the question isn’t whether a politician can play the right song; it’s whether they take the community seriously.
Ultimately, Trump’s interview with Jesse Watters reinforces one key truth: flashy gestures may grab headlines, but the LGBTQ community is watching closely—and applause alone does not equal allyship.
Gays who support Trump are like the Republican women who helped overturn Roe v Wade. And the gays in his administration are absolutely nor fighting for any gay right or working for justice. It’s completely laughable to even think he supports any issue relevant to the community when they’re platform and policy explicitly and are actively working to reverse any advances made (e.g. Obergefell). Looking forward to the day when Trump Gays get rounded up on the trains like the rest of us. No sympathy whatsoever for such blatantly dumb homos.
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Grocery prices are high
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The only thing that is not high is the wages of middle America
If you need further proof of a serial liar, this one has to be it! His lot does seem to be obsessed with dresses and wigs though
I am a supporter of his policies and I am a proud gay man. Not one of my rights has ever been taken away, not during his first term, and not during his second term. You could not provide one real example where he has been homophobic, in fact he has several gays in this administration. Everyone assumes because you are gay you cannot vote republican – I vote for common sense – not nonsense. If a democratic candidate ever had a good solution to a problem or could even good put together a coherent sentence…well that’s another story….everyone needs to get their facts together. Wish there was a vaccine for TDS – most of the LGBT and whatever other letters need it desperately.
Another lie of Trumps!!!!
Another one of his fantasies. I have yet to meet a single LGBTQI person who supports this buffoon. I do know that neighbors who once couldn’t have been nicer or more open to my husband and me now snub their noses at us, proudly and with the same brazen bullishness that Trump unleashes on those he deems unworthy.
I know a hell of a lot of gay people that are staunch supporters. A great many of us are conservative and religious, as well. There are a lot of gay people who are not comfortable in their own skin who can only exist as followers, and if they are told to think a certain way, that’s what they do. They preach against hatred but are the biggest haters in the world when they think someone disagrees with them. We who grew up as ethical, moral, and acceptable of people for who they are don’t run around preaching hate for everybody they disagree with or who disagrees with them. Time to grow up.
Everyone in the world should know it’s all pomp and circumstance, it’s the publicity, it’s the “using whatever he can” to sway those that are egomaniacs (which sadly, there are A LOT of those in the gay community as well). He def does NOT care about LGBTQIA+ rights and protections. Let’s look to the Trans community as the litmus test for his care and concern of our community. He is a FAKE!
He just makes this crap up in his head. According to him, nobody has ever done or achieved things like he does. Everything is very, very good according to him. Have you noticed these phrases? His grandchildren must make these sentences up for him.
It’s all crap. Whenever I hear his voice on TV, I tell him to “shut up!” He’s an embarrassment to the world!
I’d rather stick needles in my eyes than vote for this homophoic cretin.