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Chef Joe Gera accuses US Senator Josh Hawley of kissing male escort
Chef Joe Gera accuses US Senator Josh Hawley of kissing male escort
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…
The Story in Brief
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.
The Indian Opinion
The internet is rushing to call Hawley a hypocrite because of his anti-LGBTQ record. That may be fair, but it skips a basic point: the allegation comes from one chef on X, with no named busboy, no photo, and no police complaint. Hawley has not replied. Until a credible witness comes forward or the busboy speaks, this is a story built on a single social media post. Watch for any independent confirmation or denial from Hawley's office.
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
