Meet Judd Deere. He’s Donald Trump‘s deputy press secretary. His job is to regularly promote the Trump administration’s anti-LGBTQ policies. Oh, and did we mention he’s gay?
“I’m completely open about who I am,” Deere tells Buzzfeed News. “These individuals that I work with in this building don’t treat me any differently because I’m gay.”
However, Deere notes, “I don’t walk into the White House every day and say, ‘I’m Judd Deere; I’m gay.’”
Deere, who is originally from Arkansas, believes the fact that he’s risen so high up in the ranks within the White House is proof that Donald Trump doesn’t hate LGBTQ people, even if his policies suggest otherwise.
Asked about Trump’s stances on LGBTQ rights, and Deere says he doesn’t believe any of them are homophobic.
For instance, when confronted about Trump’s belief that a baker who identifies as Christian should allowed to refuse a gay couple, he replies: “Yeah, that’s fine. I’ll just go find another cake shop.”
Asked about Trump’s disastrous trans military ban, Deere says trans people “erode military readiness” then falsely claims the ban “was developed through extensive studies within the military by senior military officials.”
And as for Trump’s opposition to the Equality Act, which would ban anti-LGBTQ discrimination nationwide, Deere says he believes it’s “filled with poison pills.”
“He’s been very clear that he’s going to protect the conscience rights of all Americans,” Deere says of Trump. “If the Democrats really want to work with us on passing the Equality Act, then they should actually work with the president.”
“The left tends to preach complete and total equality except for when you don’t agree 100% with them on every issue.”
Maybe that’s because, when it comes to “total equality,” it should be 100%.
Deere says he doesn’t really care what people, especially LGBTQ people, think of him working for the most homophobic president in modern history.
“They’re going to say that I’m helping the enemy,” he quips. “That’s because I don’t agree with them 100% on all issues–they think that I’m in the wrong because I’m a Republican who also happens to be gay.”
“They can get mad at me,” he continues. “I don’t go into a dark depression because somebody hates the person I work for, or wants to get upset at me because they think I’m crazy for working here, because it just doesn’t matter to me.”
Cam
“”Deere, who is originally from Arkansas, believes the fact that he’s risen so high up in the ranks within the White House is proof that Donald Trump doesn’t hate LGBTQ people, even if his policies suggest otherwise.””
Token minorities are very useful to bigots. Why not ask Stacy Dash what happened to her at FOX News when we no longer had a black president…..She was fired because they didn’t need a black person to be the one making attacks on Obama.
Just like this guy, they announce anti-LGBT bigoted policies, but hey…..it’s ok because the guy announcing them is a self hating gay guy.
Republicans thing everybody is fooled by appearances. They literally still think that if a they put a black face or a gay face, a woman etc… in the crowd that Black people or Gay people or women etc… can’t complain.
This guy…..I mean…….nahhhhh, it’s too easy.
maddog
There were Jews who worked for the Nazis who felt the same way……
richybruce
Look at that face. I mean please.
BGinBigD
Deere is simply one of the “best people” in Trump’s administration. She a FOO!!
IAmUp4It
Fox’s latest token black is anchor Harris Falkner. She’s taken on Dash’s role. Plus they’ve let her interview tRump and she falls right in line kissing his old, fat orange ass!
TedV
I’m guessing he doesn’t get laid much in DC. Good.
riversider
To the contrary. I’m sure he’s the go-to f**k for every closet-clinging, married conservative congressman in need of temporary sexual satisfaction. And how pride he is to be just that!
Brian
Not sure why y’all are making fun of his ability to date. He already has a boyfriend.
What matters to the rest of us is that he lies in official statements in order to support the presidency. Focus on that.
mf1233
Caucasian-ally, these profiles of Trump devotees are informative, but this is just sad.
Juanjo
However, Deere notes, “I don’t walk into the White House every day and say, ‘I’m Judd Deere; I’m gay.’”
I am willing to be that when you leave the room, those remaining refer to you as “token” if they are kind or “the fa^^ot” if they are not.
Brian
…and he’s presuming that other people do walk into work like that. He keeps saying that gay people can blame themselves for discrimination. Meanwhile, most derogatory language is directed at gay people for merely existing. His statement is clueless.
JLinMN
So true! The typical white gay male – never had to experience actual oppression in the past 20 years, but thinks they somehow are the litmus test for equality.
wiley
Does it matter to him that he looks like Howdy Doody if Howdy Doody had a jacked-up dentist who made his teeth look like those plastic ones you wear at Halloween? Does it matter to him that he will be viewed as a traitor to the community the rest of his life just for a few years of pretending that these alt-right homophobes accept him?
IWantAFullBeard
I’d be ashamed to be a public figure with that face.
James Hart
Very immature. Now, you are engaging in ad hominem attacks? Pathetic.
IWantAFullBeard
@James Hart.
Literally ad hominem in this case.
PoetDaddy
I don’t believe in taking cheap shots at a person’s appearance, but I do believe that this sad little man should see a psychiatrist for a chat about internalized homophobia.
James Hart
See, they are attacking his appearance because they’re not smart enough to win an argument with ideas. Besides, I think this guy is cute.
IWantAFullBeard
I believe in cheap shots for public figures. That’s the price of power – public criticism about every single thing you do and say.
Bob Amsel
Black Americans first came up with the term “Uncle Tom” from the novel, “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” and used it to refer to subservient, slavish blacks who regarded whites as their “masters”. Gay people have also used the term “Uncle Tom” to refer to the type of gay man like Judd Deere who slavishly serves homophobes like Donald Trump.
BGinBigD
Amen
armpit44
Well said. That he’s from Arkansas tells the story.
He’s thrilled to have a position in The White House, because he only cares about himself, and he’s rationalizing every homophobic thing Trump does, to justify his position and keep his prominent job. This man is a complete moral-less, empty suit.
masterwill7
Lol, amen to that! Ratface! Haha
valentino888
So in other words he is how Kellyanne Conway and Sarah Sanders are toward women and Ben Carson toward the well being of the black community. Pretty disgusting. Pretty damned disgusting.
James Hart
Not everyone thinks the same. That’s why freedom is so important, so that you can hold whatever ideas you please.
NateOcean
Never be so tolerant as to tolerate intolerance.
James Hart
Sounds very intolerant of you, kind of like the fundamentalists you decry.
Aires the Ram
@Nate Ocean: Perhaps this didn’t come across your desk while in school:
Amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America
Amendment I
Freedom of religion, speech, and the press; rights of assembly and petition
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceable to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
armpit44
James Hart is a bot, for sure, but is he working directly for Putin, or #The Republican Conspiracy?
Dev
You sound like an idiot. Democratic Plantations? Girl, bye.
OzJosh
He’s the perfect gay mascot for Trump. No conscience. No shame. Willing to trample anyone and anything – including his own best interests – for The Divine Leader. I can’t wait for whatever the US/21st century version of Nuremberg will be.
OzJosh
Smart?! He’s the very definition of stupid – supporting a government that would take away his rights, and foster discrimination and hatred toward him.
charbo
He is vile.
CanisMajoris
Just like Trump is to Putin…so is Judd Deere to Trump…
alanh1249
To use one of Prez Chump’s war cries, this guy is a “FAKE GAY”
doshepherd
I truly like Mr. Deere’s statement: “That’s because I don’t agree with them 100% on all issues–they think that I’m in the wrong because I’m a Republican who also happens to be gay.”
I often say “I am a Christian who also happens to be gay.” In actuality, this is the title of my memoir I am in the process for readying for publication. “Gay” is not an adjective describing what kind of Republican Mr. Deere is (as well as mine). “Gay” is not an adjective describing what kind of Christian I am, as well. “Gay” is my Identity as a person. Republican/Christian are stating particular aspects of my beliefs. Thank you.
David Myers
He says, “That’s because I don’t agree with them 100% on all issues–they think that I’m in the wrong because I’m a Republican who also happens to be gay.” In reality, I’m sure he doesn’t agree with gay people on almost anything! This man is in the wrong because he is happily willing to sell out all other LGBTQ folks and their rights . . . and get paid for it! If you are in agreement with him and his actions then you are no better than him! You should think for your self . . . and google both “night of the long knives” and “quisling” and then reconsider if you feel the same as this fascism lover that you claim to agree with. Do you really?
James Hart
You should understand that the close-minded gays here at Queerty are only tolerant of people who think the way they do.
justgeo
And any one who has sex with this son of a bitch should have his dick burn in hell. OH the world of diversity.
startenout
They will always be able to find someone willing to sell out their own best interests and those of people like them for money. It is disgusting that a gay man would actually support the dismantling of civil rights for their own delusional gain. Guess what, bucktooth, those same people that hate the rest of us hate you. Doesn’t matter that you’re on their “team,” you’re still gonna burn in their hell with the rest of us “fa^^ots.”
Aires the Ram
What civil rights of yours have been dismantled by the current administration? Waiting……………….
ROBTWILO
I am disgusted with most of the LGBTQ Community. It is unacceptable that all the LGBTQ community has to think & vote alike!! You assume & classify Gay Republicans as niave, uneducated red necks. What happened to tolerance?!!
I hope that status quo GLBTQ lose this election to Donald J. Trump. And, you can rally around violently with ANTIFA and, support AOC & her Green New Deal!! #gays4trump #stoptheresistance #trump2020
willcutabitch
“Niave, uneducated red necks.” Bahahahhahaha
Brian
The problem isn’t his membership in the Republican Party.
The problem is that he’s an official spokesperson for the administration, and it’s been proven that he keeps lying. Speech is his job, and he refuses to speak accurately and honestly.
Hating lies shouldn’t be a partisan matter. You’re the one here clinging to parties.
SportGuy
This guy is a moron and probably likes the orange clown because he is prejudice too
Chipper
It really is sad that he is so self destructive. Its a shame that people like him have sold out for 30 pieces of silver. No character, no morals, just a chump that thinks he is doing something noble. Evidentially a requirement for the job in the eltrompo white house is that you do not care that the Bible says thou shalt not lie, the last one there sold out and did not care to lie just like eltrumpo. Some people are just so out of it, they do not care for truth. just their 15 minutes of fame. IF you want to call it that way!
batesmotel
Total equality can’t be 100%, because you deny the bible thumpers the liberty to refuse service to someone because they’re gay. I don’t agree with that, but you can’t say total equality needs to be 100%, because that’s impossible. I never got the impression that Donald Trump was anti-gay. Ironically he’s the first Republican candidate to have openly gay people as part of his administration. That’s not someone that’s anti-gay. And he’s the first Republican candidate to voice gay support more than once. I’ve never seen a Republican president acknowledge gay pride, but he has.
David Myers
How can you believe Trump? He lies about everything. Get some perspective . . . the man is a Hitler wannabe (he, who almost never reads, kept a book of the speeches of Hitler by his bedside, according to his first wife). The man cares for nobody but himself and lies constantly. Wake up!
James Hart
You’re not going to be liked at this site. Unless you’re a closed-minded left wing loon, you’ll be spat upon here, figuratively speaking, of course.
Aires the Ram
@batesmotel: Thank you for your comments. You are 100% right.
jorgecruz
If you are gay and support politicians that don’t believe you deserve equal rights, that talk about locking you up or having your killed for being gay- you shouldn’t be offended when other gay people call you a moron.
If you get ostracized in the bars, on grindr, by your friends and family because of your support for homophobic politicians- maybe you should think about why people react to you so strongly.
James Hart
I find it very interesting when I hear left wing gays spouting off about the need to permit more immigrants in this country from the Middle East. You do know that the immigrants who come here from the Middle East belong to a religion which not only hates gays, but lock them up and kill them. I’m not speaking figuratively, I’m speaking literally about their behavior in their home countries. And: If they ever become a majority in the U.S. (and that is not far-fetched), our lives will really be on the line. You do realize that, I hope???
kookookachoo
Hmmm. I don’t see where the commenter was speaking about immigrants. Try to stay on topic when spouting your bullsh*t.
riversider
If Barney Frank, with all his power and seniority, was referred to as “Barney Fag”, what the hell are they calling you?
James Hart
Barney Frank was never that powerful.
JanDivine
I don’t care what his face looks like. I do care about the policies he defends. That’s what matters.
TxCudlr
THIS puppet is nothing but a BIG moronic, idiot, & a push over pansy!!!!!!! I am sure that MORE things could be said about him. I wouldn’t doubt that this ill-conceived, breathing placenta believes in conversion therapy, too. I get the impression that something is off about this person. Something doesn’t make sense here.
James Hart
Now you are referring to another gay man as a pansy. Great. So much for Pride.
Aires the Ram
@James Hart: Remember, “Pride” only applies amongst the members of “Gay, Inc.” if you agree with their radical Marxist/Feminist anti-male, anti-American political positions. If you don’t march in lock-step with them, then they don’t think “Pride”, “equality”, “1st Amendment” apply to you, and you are cast out.
Always remember that, they’re all that way.
kookookachoo
It’s quite easy to see that these two dingleberries have no idea what pride is. Pity.
okiloki
Does he really not think that those colleagues aren’t all mocking him the second he goes to grab his morning coffee?
mwhill
This man is delusional. If Trump knows he is gay he is just a pawn in the President’s little game. Judd Deere should be ostracised by everyone in the LGBTQ community.
David Myers
Hear Hear! Posters on Facebook blackballing him, sounds like a good idea!
James Hart
Yes, yes!!!
You get the lynch mob together and let’s meet in Washington.
kookookachoo
Ostracism does not equate to lynching. Read a dictionary.
Dimples girl
As an bisexual African-American woman, I can honestly say- This prick is the really the so-called gay version of Omarosa. “self hating gay man.
James Hart
Heaven forbid any gay person who has views that do not comport with the close-minded left-wing gays here at Queerty.
James Hart
I knew it was only a matter of time before someone would attack this guy because he is white. This will be the undoing of the gay community: When white gays are pitted against gays of color. These attacks will eventually destroy LGBT solidarity.
James Hart
Half the people here have made fun of his looks. Very mature behavior (NOT)! They’re not smart enough to have a discussion about ideas, it must deteriorate into a food-fight about his appearance. By the way, I think he’s cute.
CanadianGuy62
Do they not have a dental plan at The White House? Seriously…yikes!
Yeah, that’s catty and an ad hominem attack, but I don’t care…not with this crew. I ain’t goin’ high after four years of attacks from the moron-in-chief and his cohort.
James Hart
There are many things with which I disagree with Trump and the Republicans, and there are things with which I agree. However, I try and be a good American, and good Americans defend another person’s right to freedom of speech and conscience. Anything less is truly un-American.
Walker
Good Lord, you seem to have a lot of time in your hands.
James Hart
You’re so droll.
Dwik27
JAMES HART – this is NOT a free speech issue. No one is saying he shouldn’t say exactly what he feels like saying. Having stated his views, however, he is open to criticism as that is the right of others to say what they feel.
James Hart
Dwik, I wasn’t referring to you. You should read some of the puerile comments on this thread. Perhaps, I’m very objective politically. There have been both Republican and Democratic presidents with whom I’ve agreed and disagreed. Politically, I have always held both progressive (higher taxes on the wealthy – yes; gay rights – yes) and conservative (tax-payer funded abortion – no; welfare for illegal immigrants – no) views. As far as this Judd Deere is concerned: I’ve never heard of him before, however, he has a right to his views and shouldn’t be “ex-communicated” from the gay community just because he doesn’t hold true to the political philosophy of a bunch of left wing gay ideologues. Just my opinion.
doshepherd
Having stated his views is one thing to discuss, disagree, or agree with. A huge part of this thread is avoiding that issue; there is largely an attack on Deere’s physical appearance; it has nothing to do with his political statements. Also, there are times when a person needs to work within so they might influence the “wrong views” of the majority of that group. Change can take place from one’s being known as holding a different position or outlook than most. It can be like a small candle; it sheds a good deal of light in darkened places.
I remained a Southern Baptist a couple of decades with the hope of enlightening and educating some Bible thumpers that one can be a Christian who also happens to be a gay person. It caused many to rethink their beliefs because they knew me first as a person and had seen my faith in action. When others saw a strong, active, and deep belief in God before I voiced anything about my being a gay man, their attitudes, prejudices, and expressions of ideas were challenged and changed. Had I not been IN the TRENCHES, those Christians might still be homophobic and self-righteous against gay people.
kookookachoo
I may have been a bit harsh in my criticism of Hart. I like doshepherd’s thoughts as well.
megaz23
@mf1233 – you racist and uneducated piece of shit
megaz23
You are also a racist piece of shit
BGinBigD
Not quite, actually. She’d need large spaces between her teeth to accomplish that. Another way to explain that would be: Next tooth, one mile. However, our dear queen, Miss Deere, does have so many teeth it’s like she’s got a piano in her mouth.
BGinBigD
@James Hart Bless your heart!! Poor thang, you must have spent all day replying to practically everyone concerning your right wing buddy, Deere. Birds of a feather…
James Hart
BigD, I don’t know this fellow, but, unlike you, I am emotionally mature enough not to get so flustered about what one Washington staffer does or thinks.
doshepherd
Violence is not necessarily only physical. Words which are spoken in degradation can be just as cutting and bruising as if being whisk-whipped. Words can result in violent damage once spoken and heard by others.
TheMarc
I’ve noticed that particularly since marriage equality became the law of the land in the U.S., some that were extremely vocal and active in gay rights activism have…kinda disappeared. Why? We still haven’t passed the ENDA, hate crimes are on the rise, etc. When you actively analyze the divide within the gay population, you come to understand that for some the “fight” is over.
They don’t face the type of active discrimination, fear, or lack of general acceptance that others in the gay community face. They are otherwise comfortable with roles or a lifestyle that is not as precarious or under threat as you average gay man. Before I get “buy-in” comments from some; this is not an anti-white gay post. There are plenty of white gays who face discrimination and fear of losing their job or home because of their sexual orientation. But there is a subgroup that is (this is America) made up of predominantly white well-to-do gays who think the remainder of the fight does not apply to them, and this guy is one of them.
He’s an non-closeted Aaron Shock. Readily available for tokenism, but only tokenism. The drive, desire to belong to the powerful, the elite, the masculine is very strong with some. They will do literally anything to be seen as normal, passable, or acceptable. Including fighting against their own and ultimately themselves. Someone mentioned the phrase “Uncle Tom.” I would go a step further, they’re a house slave. Completely comfortable in their existence and willing to fight to keep their own “in their place” while they enjoy the luxuries of being “accepted.”
EbonyOnly
After reading all of these comments I have to laugh that we are an accepting community.
People say why don’t we all get along. However everything has to be divided by race.
If you’re gay you have to be Democrat.
If you are liberal or conservative you’re wrong in someone else’s eyes. Why can’t you just be you believe in what you believe and be a friend to those who don’t think like you.
There’s nothing worse than an old bitchy queen who can have her way.
Our accepting gay community. We need to look in the mirror but not a mirror that’s foggy.
ShiningSex
If a person is gay and republican, it’s the same as being black and being in the KKK. That’s how ignorant that is. End of story.
Aires the Ram
@EbonyOnly: My best friend of 38 years lives 1/2 way across the country from me. He’s 20 years older than me, and can’t travel all that much anymore, so I fly out to see him 2 or 3 times per year. That being said, he is a ‘dyed-in-the-wool’ Democrat. He & I are from very different backgrounds. We agree on almost nothing politically, and we both know that, so we don’t discuss politics much with the precious time we get to have together. But, after 38 years, we’re still best of friends! Imagine that! But fast-forward to the election of 2016, and look at all the members of “Gay, Inc.” who’ve un-friended friends and even family who hold a different political position than they do………
enlightenone
Really? I don’t vote for sexual predators, homophobes, wannabe dictators, suppressors of Democracy, attackers of journalists, misogynists, “protectors” of fetuses, but not babies, wannabe slaveholders, habitual liars, thieves, “racists,” spouse abusers, adult bullies, deceivers – starting wars for financial and political gains, etc.
redzebra1
Of course you have to be gay and a registered Democrat in the USA: otherwise you don’t support our rights. It’s as absurd as praising/defending Jews in the 1930s Germany for joining the Nazi party. The point is the hypocrisy and sacrificing others in your group for money, power, influence, etc.
What is the basis in assuming you’re more important than everyone else? This guy didn’t say so, just gave excuses (and false ones too!)
medcannabis1
Quisling ….
History is filled with those that seek personal enrichment and power over what is right and just.
I feel pity for this fool.
Geeker
People hating him might not drive him into a deep depression but looking at that face in the mirror every day should.
youarederanged
Dude, creepy statement. I hope you get flagged. Any threat of violence is deranged and not okay.
youarederanged
Thank you for reminding us all that gays are just as racist as other communities. Nasty and racist.
youarederanged
Wow. Most people in this comment section should be ashamed. The way you talk about this guy is no different than the bullies who attack kids for being gay and call them all sorts of names who then end up killing themselves. It’s pathetic and scary. The fact that you all say such blatantly hateful things about someone’s appearance and hoping that they are physically harmed is straight up psychotic. Our community is no community and these comments prove it. You all need help.
ShiningSex
The ones who need help are idiots who support Trump. Start there.
Aires the Ram
@youarederanged: You are exactly right. At my count, there’s only approx. 4 people posting on this topic who understand that.
James Hart
Oftentimes, those who are bullied become the worst bullies given the opportunity. Needless to say: Damaged and hurting people do feel the need to hit out at others (misery likes company). Truly secure and fulfilled people do not feel the need to put others down in order to build themselves up or to salve their wounds. I think the anger we are seeing expressed here against this young man has more of a psychological etiology than a political one. My guess: This is what we may be seeing here.
redzebra1
We’re not murdering him and sobbing to the police afterwards a ‘panic defence’ to get let off
irbaboon
No worse than being a gay christian
jeff
It is LITERALLY like looking at the poster child for extreme self-loathing and internalized homophobia. I just can’t.
Aires the Ram
@Joe in Canada: So you want “brutal retribution” for anyone you disagree with politically, huh?
Sounds like a fascist dictatorship would suit you just fine. I also hope you get flagged for your comments.
Aires the Ram
@James Hart: You are exactly right. Seems that now amongst those who subscribe to “Gay, Inc.”, that “white gays” are the newest whipping boys. Not smart.
Aires the Ram
@James Hart: Right again! I’ve been saying for quite some time, that if you are a homosexual man and you do not subscribe lock-stock-and-barrel to the radical leftist anti-male anti-American politics of “Gay, Inc.” then you are sh*&t in their book. But when I look at the type of people who encompass “Gay, Inc.” now, I am VERY glad to NOT be counted among their ranks.
Aires the Ram
Why? Could it be because he has political opinions different from your own? Hmmm
ShiningSex
He’s an idiot. No one walks into their jobs and say “Hey, I’m Gay”.
Just another Trumptard. BYE!!!
enlightenone
And it will be long before the “Second” Coming!
enlightenone
Grinder rejected him and Trumpf and Mitch didn’t!
LARRY
not much to offer after the eloquence of the views expressed other than to ROBTWIL honey child I PRAY you never ever have to suffer physically, emotionally and spiritually with your sexual identification…cause you little ignorant piece of shit my generation took the beatings for your simple mind so you have the privilege to spew your hate here.
Hmmmm
“If the Democrats really want to work with us on passing the Equality Act, then they should actually work with the president.”
That statement is in violation of the Hatch Act.
DrDavid
he’s like one of the Jews who helped the Nazis gas their own people but what he doesn’t know is that he’s next as soon as he was done cleaning up the bodies they shoved his ass in the gas chamber and gassed him too . You’re a fool and you will screw us all over in the end.
kookookachoo
They knew they were going to be killed. Perhaps they wanted a few more days of life or didn’t want to be killed right then and there for disobeying. You can easily find some reading material that will tell you why they did what they did. There is really no comparison to the behavior of this foolish mortal.
Tombear
Ladies, don’t get your panties in a bunch. He is an Uncle Tomasina, just like Aaron Schock. He won’t last long in this administration!
redzebra1
Yeah he’ll be fired in like 3 months, etc. once his tokenism purpose has been filled & the press turns to a different issue and are distracted so won’t report his firing for ‘harassing’ a co worker, etc, some trumped up bigoted reason.