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Becca Balint: “I think it’s indicative of the fact that there are so many people in this administration that have some weird, like…”

On the recordJuly 20, 2026
I think it’s indicative of the fact that there are so many people in this administration that have some weird, like, intense, homoerotic feelings towards men while also being incredibly homophobic, and not just homophobic, but like, hate-mongering, fear-mongering about the LGBT community.
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Becca Balint
Democratic · Vermont

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Commenting on Secretary Pete Hegseth's views on masculinity.

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