"Grindr is penetrating the nation's capital at a time when far-right Republicans are in charge and clawing back LGBTQ+ protections at a breakneck pace."
"Yet, this is the gayest GOP admin in history, with out officials serving at the highest levels."
"An attendee told Queerty they saw a lot of straight women in attendance, as well as straight men."
"It's kind of stuffy. This is not a queer party in Brooklyn."
Grindr hosted a high-profile event in Washington D.C. during the White House Correspondents' Dinner, showcasing the tension between LGBTQ+ culture and the current conservative political climate. Despite the presence of high-ranking GOP officials, the party lacked a distinctly queer atmosphere, with many attendees being straight. The event underscored the contradictions of a GOP administration that has enacted policies against LGBTQ+ rights while simultaneously engaging with the community through events like this.
Read at Queerty
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