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The Tim Scott Beard. Why is he trying to convince us he’s straight?

This senator is being so public about his supposed proposals. It is, in the kid’s words, cringe.

Libby Winkler
3 min readJan 29, 2024
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The Tim Scott Beard—Why Is He Trying to Convince Us He’s Straight?

It’s no secret that the Republican Party isn’t known for being particularly accepting of LGBTQ+ individuals.

Their track record on equality is downright abysmal.

So when we see a high-profile Republican like Senator Tim Scott sporting what appears to be a beard—a woman who he’s using as a cover for his actual sexual orientation—it's hard not to roll our eyes. It’s even harder to believe that this is still something we have to deal with in 2021.

So, why is Tim Scott trying so hard to convince us he’s straight?

Let’s start with the basics: What exactly is a beard?

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Libby Winkler
Libby Winkler

Written by Libby Winkler

Freelance writer who loves exploring the messiness of humanity, while poking around in nooks of life and shining light on all the things that make us complex..

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