Gay conservative celebrities

As right-wing attacks on the LGBT community go into overdrive, some Republicans who have come out remain loyal to their conservative beliefs, from Peter Thiel to Caitlyn Jenner. Trump was the GOP nominee to positively refer to the gay community at the RNC. I am proud to be gay. This is the candidate I'm here to nominate.

But, in an attempt to better understand their views, methods, and social impact, we’ve examined the biographies of five high-profile gay Republicans who have made headlines over the past decade. Sign up here to get it in your inbox. A young man in a tuxedo greeted me at the door and ushered me into a well-appointed living room, where a fire glowed in a corner and prints of ancient Greek temples overlooked a grand piano. Gathered therein were about 70 gay men, all sporting neat haircuts and festive attire, as well as about half a dozen women, one of whom held a Maltipoo in the crook of her arm.

Silicon Valley billionaire Peter Thiel, a gay man, gets a prime time speaking slot Thursday, marking the first time in 16 years that an openly gay man takes the stage at the GOP’s grandest. Members of the LGBTQ community skew Democratic , but here are 11 out Republicans to put on your radar. Hoff is a Republican delegate from D. Thiel is one of the co-founders of PayPal and a successful hedge fund manager and venture capitalist he was one of the earliest investors in Facebook.

While the former Olympian still considers herself a Republican, Jenner wrote a article for The Washington Post to retract her faith that the president would support and stand up for LGBTQ+. By Dessi Gomez , Tom Tapp. In addition to the various celeb attendees of the Republican National Convention, musicians, actors, comedians, athletes and social media stars have shown support for the former and 47th president at other events and appearances. RELATED: The Fox News To White House Pipeline: TV Personalities Who Joined The Trump Administration.

As right-wing attacks on the LGBT community go into overdrive, some Republicans who have come out remain loyal to their conservative beliefs, from Peter Thiel to Caitlyn Jenner. With both former Vice President Joe Biden and President Donald Trump accepting their respective party's nomination, the stage is set for a critical election. As always, celebrity endorsements loom large in helping to galvanize voter turnout. Historically, most mainstream entertainers skew liberal , but there is a cadre of prominent famous Republicans who have either explicitly voiced support for President Trump, or made clear through other actions and statements where their allegiances are, like Hallmark Christmas queen Candace Cameron Bure and Clint Eastwood.

Enter the world of gay Republicans and their often controversial political beliefs while gaining insight into what issues shape their views. .

Here's a list of celebrities who've spoken about their Republican values, including Arnold Schwarzenegger and the "Fuller House" star Candace Cameron Bure. .

Gregory T. Angelo has been waiting for this moment. In , he began volunteering for the Log Cabin Republicans, the country’s most famous conservative gay organization, and over Obama’s tenure, he climbed the ladder to become the group’s president. But he was often sidelined when better-known, more-liberal LGBT organizers ran victory laps with the White House to celebrate milestones. .