A far-right activist swore under oath that multiple Trump White House staffers privately told her that Senator Lindsey Graham is gay — but she named no one, offered no proof, and the deposition was quickly sealed by a court.
Story Snapshot
- Laura Loomer testified under oath in a 2024 deposition that Trump staffers told her in confidence that Senator Lindsey Graham is gay — but she named no one and provided no supporting evidence.
- Graham has denied being gay multiple times over the years, most recently in a 2024 interview, and his unmarried status alone is not evidence of sexual orientation.
- The deposition was briefly public on a court docket, then sealed — meaning the full testimony cannot be independently reviewed.
- Loomer also faces accusations of violating a court order by posting about the sealed deposition on social media, which her legal opponents say she used for publicity.
What Loomer Said — and What She Couldn’t Prove
In a June 2024 deposition tied to her defamation lawsuit against HBO host Bill Maher, Laura Loomer stated under oath: “I called him gay… It’s well-known. Several of President Trump’s staff have told me in confidence that Lindsey Graham is gay.” That testimony briefly appeared on a public court docket before a judge ordered it sealed. Loomer also posted about Graham’s sexuality on X in September 2024, writing: “When is Lindsey coming out of the closet? We all know you’re gay, Lindsey.”
The core problem with Loomer’s claim is simple: she named no one. She said Trump staffers told her this in private, but she gave no names, no dates, and no documents to back it up. That is the difference between a rumor and evidence. The deposition is now sealed, so no outside party can read it in full and judge its credibility. HBO’s lawyers accused Loomer of violating a court order by posting about the sealed testimony, saying her tweets “fly in the face of the Court’s unambiguous order.”
Graham’s Denials and the Limits of Circumstantial Claims
Graham has denied being gay more than once. In a 2010 New York Times Magazine interview, he said flatly: “I ain’t gay. Sorry.” He repeated that denial in an October 2024 interview, saying “once and for all” that he is not gay. Graham, now 70, has never married and has no children — facts that have fueled speculation for decades. But as The Advocate noted, his unmarried status “was not evidence of his sexual orientation.” Circumstantial details are not proof.
Separate allegations surfaced in 2020, when adult film actor Sean Harding claimed that male sex workers knew Graham by the nickname “Lady G” and were made to sign non-disclosure agreements. Those claims were never verified. Some people who posted details later deleted their posts. No documents, no named witnesses, and no non-disclosure agreements were ever produced publicly. The allegations faded without any legal or factual resolution.
Why This Story Matters Beyond the Gossip
This story is less about Graham’s private life and more about how political attacks work in today’s environment. Loomer is a polarizing figure. Outlets across the political spectrum have described her as a far-right provocateur and conspiracy theorist. That background matters when weighing her sworn claims. At the same time, dismissing any allegation simply because of who made it is also a mistake. The honest answer here is that the evidence is weak and unverified — not that the story is impossible.
Call me old fashioned, but I don't think anything wrong with the way Graham, or his Republican supporters handled this situation.
The (Pink) Elephant in the Room: Why the Whisper Campaign About Lindsey Graham’s Sex Life Matters https://t.co/y84AGWB5MG— Rod Anderson (@RodAnde53992254) July 13, 2026
There is also a legal dimension worth understanding. Graham is a public figure, which means defamation law sets a very high bar for him to win a lawsuit. Under the “actual malice” standard established by the Supreme Court, a public official must prove that a false statement was made with full knowledge it was false — or with reckless disregard for the truth. That standard makes it hard for politicians to fight back against even reckless rumors in court. The result is a system where damaging claims can spread freely, with little accountability for those who spread them — and little relief for those targeted.
Sources:
pjmedia.com, advocate.com, lgbtqnation.com, them.us, edgemedianetwork.com, youtube.com, yahoo.com
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