The article discusses the author's experience with camouflage clothing, which started with a casual purchase and evolved into a political and personal statement amid the cultural climate during Trump's presidency. The author reflects on their roots and identity as a fem gay man, contrasting the uniformity of camo with their vibrant personal style. Eventually, a moment at Tractor Supply jolted the author into realizing the need for authenticity, prompting a wardrobe overhaul back to colorful, expressive fashion rather than conforming to a uniform associated with a political identity.
As I rode the DC Metro, young men stood out in brown, green, and beige camo, topped with red "Make America Great Again" caps. In Trump's America, camo has become the unofficial uniform of his supporters.
I spotted "lady camo" splashed with pink and white. It jarred me back to myself, a fem gay man in rural Pennsylvania once again attempting to hide in plain sight.
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