"The controversy stems from a series of social media posts by Newsom's press office during an ongoing dispute with Johnson. In January, after Johnson said he planned to travel to California to investigate alleged fraud, Newsom's office responded, 'We'll make sure Grindr servers are ready...' The exchange escalated again last week, when Newsom's office replied to a post about Johnson's television appearance: 'We got a call from Grindr after this and said your team was their biggest users. Congrats!'"
"For many LGBTQ+ observers, the issue is not intent but impact. If being on Grindr is the punchline, critics argue, the joke depends on the premise that being gay is something embarrassing or shameful—reinforcing stigma at a time when LGBTQ+ people, particularly in California, are facing significant challenges."
California Governor Gavin Newsom is criticized by LGBTQ+ advocates after his press office used Grindr humorously in posts aimed at conservative commentator Benny Johnson. This controversy arises amid concerns over Newsom's comments urging Democrats to focus less on identity politics. The social media exchanges included references to Grindr in a manner perceived as reinforcing negative stereotypes about being gay. Critics argue that such jokes perpetuate stigma against LGBTQ+ individuals, especially during a time of heightened sensitivity around these issues.
Read at Advocate.com
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