Gay conservative celebrities

As right-wing attacks on the LGBT community go into overdrive, some Republicans who have come out remain loyal to their conservative beliefs, from Peter Thiel to Caitlyn Jenner.

Trump was the GOP nominee to positively refer to the gay community at the RNC. I am proud to be gay. This is the candidate I'm here to nominate.

But, in an attempt to better understand their views, methods, and social impact, we’ve examined the biographies of five high-profile gay Republicans who have made headlines over the past decade.

Members of the LGBTQ community skew Democratic , but here are 11 out Republicans to put on your radar. Hoff is a Republican delegate from D. Thiel is one of the co-founders of PayPal and a successful hedge fund manager and venture capitalist he was one of the earliest investors in Facebook.

As right-wing attacks on the LGBT community go into overdrive, some Republicans who have come out remain loyal to their conservative beliefs, from Peter Thiel to Caitlyn Jenner.

Sign up here to get it in your inbox. A young man in a tuxedo greeted me at the door and ushered me into a well-appointed living room, where a fire glowed in a corner and prints of ancient Greek temples overlooked a grand piano. Gathered therein were about 70 gay men, all sporting neat haircuts and festive attire, as well as about half a dozen women, one of whom held a Maltipoo in the crook of her arm.

Enter the world of gay Republicans and their often controversial political beliefs while gaining insight into what issues shape their views.

By Dessi Gomez , Tom Tapp. In addition to the various celeb attendees of the Republican National Convention, musicians, actors, comedians, athletes and social media stars have shown support for the former and 47th president at other events and appearances. RELATED: The Fox News To White House Pipeline: TV Personalities Who Joined The Trump Administration.