# Chef Joe Gera accuses US Senator Josh Hawley of kissing male escort

2026-08-08T10:41:10+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk

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Chef Joe Gera posted on X on August 4 that Republican Senator Josh Hawley was seen by a busboy named Carlos kissing a 'male date' behind a restaurant. Gera claims Hawley then gave the busboy $100 to stay quiet and that the date was a male escort. Hawley, who is married with three children and has a strong anti-LGBTQ record in the Senate, has not responded. The allegations have gone viral on left-leaning sites but remain unverified. Hindustan Times reports it could not independently confirm the claims.

## Coverage

- hindustantimes.com <https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/josh-hawley-gay-seen-kissing-male-date-chef-makes-wild-accusation-against-republican-senator-you-gave-100-family-101786180663186.html>
- hindustantimes.com <https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/josh-hawley-wife-and-kids-all-on-missouri-senator-as-chef-joe-gera-drops-shocking-kissing-male-date-allegations-101786183161893.html>

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