During a recent discussion with Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz suggested that transgender women could emerge as the “most masculine” group within the Democratic Party. This conversation took place at a TPUSA event in San Diego, where Kirk sought Gaetz’s insights on the current state of the Democrats and their messaging strategies.
Gaetz expressed his beliefs regarding the Democratic base, characterizing them as largely comprising “beta men,” aggressive lesbians, and transgender individuals. He speculated that as the party evolves, transgender women would become a prominent force within it.
Kirk probed further, asking Gaetz for his thoughts on who might represent the most masculine aspect of the Democratic Party, to which Gaetz reiterated his belief in the rising influence of transgender women.
A recent CNN/SSRS poll indicated that support for Democrats had fallen to 29%, the lowest level since January 2021. The poll also suggested that more than 30% of respondents felt disconnected from the party’s core values. This sentiment seemed to echo broader concerns about the party’s identity.
Another Harvard Youth poll revealed a decline in appeal among younger voters, with only 23% supporting Congressional Democrats as of April, a stark drop from 42% in 2017.
Gaetz reflected on the 2020 election, noting that President Trump managed to expand his support among men, which allowed him to bridge the gender gap with women voters. He mentioned that the Republican coalition was built on non-self-loathing masculinity across various demographics.
Post-election analyses showed that Trump had made gains with both Hispanic and Black men. For example, he increased his support among Hispanic voters by 14 points since 2020.
Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris attempted to engage male voters through a video portraying supportive men. State lawmakers like Maryland’s Gov. Wes Moore pledged to assist struggling boys and men.
Despite efforts to connect with male voters, a Pew Research report released in April revealed that 52% of men still identified with Republicans compared to 46% with Democrats.
Gaetz also mentioned that the Republican Party was gaining ground with gay men. He remarked on the Democratic struggle with women who feel unwanted and expressed a desire for Republicans to attract more desirable individuals, regardless of gender identity.
In a bid to broaden their base, DNC Vice President David Hogg recently announced plans to invest in young candidates, aiming to eviscerate certain Democrats during the upcoming 2026 primaries. However, his approach has drawn criticism from party loyalists.
Amidst party turmoil, speculation is growing regarding potential presidential runs in 2028 from figures like independent Sen. Bernie Sanders, Democratic Sen. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom of California.
