"Trump stated that U.S. intelligence officials had told him Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is gay, but he acknowledged the lack of public evidence supporting this claim."
"He criticized Iran's treatment of LGBTQ+ individuals, saying, 'They kill gays... They throw them off buildings,' while contrasting it with American support for LGBTQ+ rights."
"Advocates criticized Trump's remarks as reducing LGBTQ+ people to a political talking point, highlighting the negative impact of his policies on queer communities."
"Trump claimed, 'I did very well with the gay vote,' linking his political success to his use of the song 'YMCA' during his campaign."
Trump claimed on Fox News that U.S. intelligence suggested Iran's new leader is gay, a statement lacking public evidence. He pivoted to criticize Iran's treatment of LGBTQ+ individuals, stating they are executed for their sexuality. Advocates condemned his remarks as exploitative, reducing LGBTQ+ issues to political rhetoric. Trump also boasted about his support from the gay community, asserting he performed well with their votes, linking his political success to his use of the song 'YMCA.'
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