Close Menu

    Subscribe to Updates

    Get the latest headlines from PapaLinc about news & entertainment.

    What's Hot

    ‘I’m single and searching, I don’t have a type anymore’ – Gyakie

    Arms Commission, UNODC call on Deputy AG

    Lady expresses surprise after seeing her 5-year-old sister give an impressive speech at her graduation (WATCH)

    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    • Lifestyle
    • Africa News
    • International
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram YouTube WhatsApp
    PapaLincPapaLinc
    • News
      • Africa News
      • International
    • Entertainment
      • Lifestyle
      • Movies
      • Music
    • Politics
    • Sports
    Subscribe
    PapaLincPapaLinc
    You are at:Home»News»International»Trump’s presidential ‘heir’ plunged into gay scandal
    International

    Trump’s presidential ‘heir’ plunged into gay scandal

    Papa LincBy Papa LincMay 4, 2025No Comments4 Mins Read0 Views
    Facebook Twitter Pinterest Telegram LinkedIn Tumblr Email Reddit
    Trump’s presidential ‘heir’ plunged into gay scandal
    Share
    Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest WhatsApp Email


    By KATELYN CARALLE, SENIOR U.S. POLITICAL REPORTER IN WASHINGTON, D.C.

    Published: 11:28 EDT, 4 May 2025 | Updated: 11:35 EDT, 4 May 2025

    Virginia Republicans were plunged into scandal after their candidate for lieutenant governor was revealed to allegedly be running a social media account where he posted images of nude men.

    Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Friday asked Republican nominee for lieutenant governor John Reid to drop out of the race.

    But Reid, who is gay and married, refused to cave to a week of pressure to step aside.

    Reid maintains he was not connected to the photos and claims they are an extortion tactic related to what he says are efforts to remove him from the Republican ticket because of his sexual orientation.

    The controversy could hurt Youngkin in his future political endeavors.

    Under Virginia law, Youngkin cannot run for a second consecutive gubernatorial term in the commonwealth. Many feel that instead, he could launch a 2028 presidential bid as President Donald Trump completes his second term.

    But Youngkin is far from an early frontrunner when it comes to the 2028 primary race.

    Instead, Republicans appear to prefer the likes of Vice President J.D. Vance or the president’s eldest son Donald Trump Jr. to be the heir to the Trump political legacy, according to multiple polls.

    Trump’s presidential ‘heir’ plunged into gay scandal

    Virginia candidate for lieutenant governor John Reid was asked to step aside this week after it was revealed he allegedly ran a social media account that posted gay pornography 

    In a Sunday interview with NBC News, Trump named Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio as potential figures to continue his MAGA agenda.

    Once leaders within Virginia’s GOP became aware of the explicit photos and Reid’s social media activity, they tried to force him out of the race. But these efforts appeared to backfire in some cases.

    For example, Matt Moran, who ran Youngkin’s Spirit of Virginia PAC, stepped aside when he was accused of pressuring Reid to remove himself from the GOP ticket. Moran has publicly denied he pushed Reid to step aside.

    Reid is the first openly gay candidate for statewide office in Virginia.

    Youngkin cannot run for a second consecutive term for governor under Virginia law. His Republican lieutenant governor Winsome Earle-Sears is running to be the next leader of the commonwealth.

    ‘The Governor was made aware late Thursday of the disturbing online content,’ Youngkin’s Spirit of Virginia PAC wrote in a statement. ‘Friday morning, in a call with Mr. Reid, the Governor asked him to step down as the Lt. Governor nominee.’

    Moran did not say if he would campaign on behalf of Reid, but told Politico that he will ‘support the nominees and their ticket.’

    ‘At the end of the day, Republicans need to win. And that’s the bottom line,’ Moran said.

    Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, who cannot run for reelection this year, asked on Friday that Reid end his bid to be No. 2 in the commonwealth

    Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, who cannot run for reelection this year, asked on Friday that Reid end his bid to be No. 2 in the commonwealth

    Reid was connected to explicit posts on a Tumblr account with the handle ‘jrdeux’, which the candidate has used on other social media sites like Instagram and Threads.

    Reid’s husband, Alonzo Mable, has tagged his spouse in social media posts using the ‘jrdeux’ moniker.

    The Tumblr account includes a litany of gay pornographic images and kinks.

    The former radio host says that Youngkin’s political operation is threatening him with further damaging information in an effort of hurting his chances at election to be Virginia’s next lieutenant governor.

    ‘I can tell you that’s not my account,’ Reid said in a five-minute video posted on X last week addressing the controversy.

    In the clip, Reid notes how he was approached by individuals who warned him the account could be damaging to his campaign.

    ‘I demanded to see the evidence, and someone created a social media account with my instagram name, a name, which I’ve had for years, but this fake account reposted nude pictures of other people, models and porn models,’ he says. ‘I can tell you, that’s not my account, and anyone on the internet can open accounts with the same or similar names as other people.’

    Share or comment on this article:
    Trump’s presidential ‘heir’ plunged into gay scandal



    Source link

    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Reddit WhatsApp Telegram Email
    Previous ArticleChelsea vs Liverpool – Premier League: Live score, team news and updates as guard of honour awaits the recently crowned champions
    Next Article Power restored in parts of Accra following Achimota substation fire
    Papa Linc

    Related Posts

    The unbelievable photograph of two female megastars that’s buried in Diddy evidence files

    May 28, 2025

    Michelle Obama peddles dangerous theory about what REALLY gives babies autism… then immediately regrets it

    May 28, 2025

    Reporter BOASTS about Trump ‘chicken’ question that sparked meltdown

    May 28, 2025
    Ads
    Top Posts

    A Plus questions the hypocrisy of NPP members who remained silent about corruption for 8 years, only to speak out after losing power.

    December 26, 202443 Views

    Here’s why Ghana Airways collapsed in 2004

    November 5, 202442 Views

    Urgent search continues for Paul Barning after he was attacked by shark during fishing competition

    February 23, 202538 Views

    Kenyan Senator breaks silence on her alleged intimate affairs, secret child with John Agyekum Kufuor

    December 21, 202433 Views
    Don't Miss
    Entertainment May 28, 2025

    ‘I’m single and searching, I don’t have a type anymore’ – Gyakie

    Ghanaian songstress, Gyakie Ghanaian songstress, Gyakie, has opened up on her current relationship status and…

    Arms Commission, UNODC call on Deputy AG

    Lady expresses surprise after seeing her 5-year-old sister give an impressive speech at her graduation (WATCH)

    The unbelievable photograph of two female megastars that’s buried in Diddy evidence files

    Stay In Touch
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Pinterest
    • Instagram
    • YouTube
    • WhatsApp

    Subscribe to Updates

    Get the latest headlines from PapaLinc about news & entertainment.

    Ads
    About Us
    About Us

    Your authentic source for news and entertainment.
    We're accepting new partnerships right now.

    Email Us: info@papalinc.com
    For Ads on our website and social handles.
    Email Us: ads@papalinc.com
    Contact: +1-718-924-6727

    Facebook X (Twitter) Pinterest YouTube WhatsApp
    Our Picks

    ‘I’m single and searching, I don’t have a type anymore’ – Gyakie

    Arms Commission, UNODC call on Deputy AG

    Lady expresses surprise after seeing her 5-year-old sister give an impressive speech at her graduation (WATCH)

    Most Popular

    April 3, 2023 – Russia-Ukraine information

    October 17, 20240 Views

    ‘I’ve by no means seen something like this:’ Certainly one of China’s hottest apps has the flexibility to spy on its customers, say specialists

    October 17, 20240 Views

    DKB reacts to criticism following his 24-hour economic system skit

    October 17, 20240 Views
    © 2025 PapaLinc. Designed by LiveTechOn LLC.
    • News
      • Africa News
      • International
    • Entertainment
      • Lifestyle
      • Movies
      • Music
    • Politics
    • Sports

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.

    Ad Blocker Enabled!
    Ad Blocker Enabled!
    Our website is made possible by displaying online advertisements to our visitors. Please support us by disabling your Ad Blocker.