A transgender U.S. Army veteran who publicly supports President Donald Trump has sparked a heated debate after introducing herself in a pro-conservative Facebook group.
The woman, identified in the post as Toni McDee, shared her story in the group “Gay Conservatives GOP & Allies for a Better America.” In her introduction, she described herself as a transgender woman, a veteran, and a longtime supporter of Trump who campaigned for him in three elections. She also said she survived January 6 and expressed that she is pansexual and open to dating men.
While her post initially received some positive engagement, several responses quickly turned hostile. One commenter wrote that transgender people were “confused” and suggested they did not belong in the group.
Another questioned whether the page was truly conservative, implying that LGBTQ members should not be included. A third comment went further, stating that transgender women are “men, period” and claiming political and religious justification for rejecting Toni’s identity.
The exchange highlights ongoing divisions within conservative spaces around LGBTQ inclusion, particularly regarding transgender individuals. While some conservative groups have increasingly welcomed gay and lesbian members, transgender acceptance remains deeply contentious.
The incident also reflects a broader cultural tension as more LGBTQ individuals publicly align with conservative politics while facing criticism from both political opponents and ideological allies.
Toni has not publicly responded to the comments shown in the thread, but her post has continued to circulate as a flashpoint in discussions about identity, politics, and belonging in online communities.
