The ’Gay’ Attacks on Lindsey Graham Are All About Politics
Key Points:
- Lindsey Graham, a South Carolina Republican, was often the subject of speculation regarding his sexuality due to his lifelong bachelor status and mannerisms.
- Despite persistent rumors, Graham consistently denied being gay, but these denials did not sway those who believed otherwise.
- The author, who has written about the history of gay Washington, D.C., has frequently been asked about Graham's sexuality but emphasizes that any conclusions are purely speculative.
- Comparisons are made to rumors about J. Edgar Hoover's cross-dressing, highlighting the nature of speculation without direct evidence.