DeAngelis claimed, "There are images and videos circulating of me from my college days about a decade ago that I'm not proud of. They're embarrassing." He framed the scandal as a politically motivated attack by opponents in the education space, stating, "There has been a cancellation attempt from the left, and my political opponents are trying to accuse me of hypocrisy." His admission—first made during an interview—came amid mounting public scrutiny.
DeAngelis remarked, "I don't want this kind of material to be in front of children in the K-12 education system before they are consenting adults." Despite acknowledging his past, he argued his advocacy against exposing children to adult content remains valid, revealing tension between his actions and public rhetoric.
Referencing support from allies in the far-right movement, DeAngelis noted, "Christopher Rufo has publicly supported me during the controversy," suggesting that such backing may help him navigate the fallout from his admission and continue his political fight.
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