A transgender U.S. Army veteran who openly backs President Donald Trump ignited sharp debate after posting an introduction in a pro-conservative Facebook group, exposing lingering fractures inside right-leaning online spaces.
The individual, identified in the post as Toni McDee, shared her background with members of “Gay Conservatives GOP & Allies for a Better America.” In her message, she introduced herself as a transgender woman, a military veteran, and a longtime Trump supporter who said she campaigned for him in three elections. She also wrote that she survived January 6 and added that she is pansexual and open to dating men.
While the post initially drew some welcoming reactions, the tone quickly shifted as several replies became hostile. One commenter wrote that transgender people were “confused” and suggested they did not belong in the group.
Another user questioned whether the page could truly be conservative if it included LGBTQ members, implying that such identities were incompatible with the group’s mission. A third response escalated further, declaring that transgender women are “men, period,” and cited political and religious beliefs as justification for rejecting Toni’s identity.
The exchange underscored ongoing divisions within conservative circles over LGBTQ inclusion, particularly when it comes to transgender people. Although some right-leaning groups have made space for gay and lesbian members in recent years, acceptance of transgender individuals remains highly contested.
The episode also reflects broader cultural and political tension as more LGBTQ Americans publicly align themselves with conservative politics, only to face backlash not just from critics on the left, but from within communities they see as ideological allies.
Toni has not publicly replied to the comments highlighted in the thread. However, her post continues to circulate online, serving as a flashpoint in conversations about identity, political loyalty, and who belongs in conservative spaces.
