Caitlyn Jenner: 'I'm upset with Trump and could enter politics'

[tenderfoot]

She told the BBC's Victoria Derbyshire programme she had been "really upset" by some of President Donald Trump's policies on the LGBT community.

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Jenner said her life was "much simpler" now she was living openly as a woman.
Over the past two years, Jenner has become the most famous transgender person in the world.

'No regret'

A Republican supporter who supported Mr Trump in last year's US election, Jenner said she was disappointed the new president had overturned guidance allowing transgender students to use school toilets matching their gender identity.
"It doesn't make me regret my vote yet, but it is very disappointing and I have been very verbal about that," she said.
"I thought Trump would be better on these issues."

Asked why she believed that, she said it was because she had "talked to him", adding: "I will have more conversation with him about it in the future."

She told the programme she was now considering going into politics to promote LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) issues.
"I do a lot of political stuff, but it is mostly all behind the scenes," she said.

Asked if she would stand for election, she added: "I have been asked that question quite a bit, to be honest with you - over the next year I'm looking into it.

"I want to know where can I do a better job for my community, in bringing the Republican Party around when it comes to all LGBT issues.

more: http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-39888949

[WoonTars]

1. Yeah, no thanks.

You have proven that you have nothing of value to bring to any political conversation. You still behave like a rich, white male. In other words, you only "care" when it directly impacts you...

[workinclasszero]

21. "you only "care" when it directly impacts you..."

That describes all republican voters IMO.

Oh and FO Jenner

[ProudMNDemocrat]

2. Spare me Caitlyn.........

and your sanctimonious sermons how the LGBT community should accept the fact that you are still a Conservative Republican.

[Solly Mack]

3. Yes, because what America needs is to go from the Apprentice to the Kardashians in the White House.

Someone call Snooki right fucking now! Apparently, there's a new reality showing in the making.

[mucifer]

7. couldn't be any worse than that guy from "the apprentice" could be just as bad tho

[Solly Mack]

9. You do have a point. Sadly.

[DemocratSinceBirth]

4. Maybe she can run for mayor of Calabasas.

[Eliot Rosewater]

10. LOL , her main disqualification is believing one word ever out of trump's mouth

[mucifer]

5. She will do everything she can for tax breaks for herself. I would NEVER vote for her.

I think she only disagrees with trump because of her own personal rights. She still doesn't regret her vote for him. The only thing that angers her is bathroom rights. Yes, they should have those rights. But, she is still evil for backing him up on everything else.

[gratuitous]

11. That's where I come down

I guess selecting Mike Pence as his running mate wasn't quite clue enough for Jenner. Now she's all upset because she wasn't paying attention.

[mucifer]

13. Or because she cares about her money more than her rights

She sure doesn't care about those who don't have tons of money.

[Ms. Toad]

22. Money and fame are often decent substitutes for rights

In other words she has not lived the life of the average LGBT individual and has no comprehension of how it impacts most of our lives because, in large part, she can buy her way around most infringement of her rights.

[Initech]

6. Sorry Kate you voted against your best interests!

[jberryhill]

12. Not really

There is nothing the Trump administration and its judicial legacy is going to or has done, which is going to cause her a moment of inconvenience in her sheltered existence.

[alarimer]

8. The celebrity-as-politician thing has not worked very well.

With the exception of Franken, most of them were worse than useless. And Trump, of course, is much worse.

So, no.

[mucifer]

14. Franken has done a lot of studying and reading of politics. He's a Harvard grad who

didn't get there just from his family legacy. He's very smart. But, it is true starting out with your first job in your political career as a US senator is unusual.

[Retrograde]

20. Sonny Bono wasn't too bad

for a Republican. And at least he started out in small-town politics before moving on to Congress. (His voice still drove me up the nearest wall, though).

Since California - especially around LA - has a lot of people connected with the film and TV industries you'd expect some would run for office, and IIRC there are a fair number who have run for local offices and done OK. It's the people who decide because they've achieved some level of notoriety that they are entitled to the highest office available that I don't like. We get them in my neck of the woods as well, but here they're more likely to be tech people.

[JDC]

15. Asshole

[tanyev]

16. "It doesn't make me regret my vote yet"

No need to read any further.

[DavidDvorkin]

17. Message deleted by DU the Administrators

[jodymarie aimee]

18. Shut the heck up

lady.

[cwydro]

19. She's a moron.

Just go away Caitlyn.

[IcyPeas]

23. even the name Caitlyn has dropped in popularity since 2015

http://www.slate.com/blogs/xx_factor/2017/05/12/thanks_to_caitlyn_jenner_all_caitlyn_adjacent_names_are_getting_way_less.html

Caitlyn Jenner isn’t good for much, but it looks like she’s managed to officially end the reign of one of the most popular names in girl history. The Social Security Administration announced Friday that the four baby girl names that dropped most in popularity since 2015, when Jenner announced her new name, were Caitlin, Caitlyn, Katelynn, and Kaitlynn.

This was an especially rough blow for the two C versions of the name, both of which hovered around 600 on the 2015 list of 1,000 most popular baby names. In 2016, along with Katelynn/Kaitlynn, they missed the 1,000-name cutoff altogether.

[JI7]

25. i can't stand caitlyn jenner but this more likely has to do with anti trans sentiment

[Barack_America]

24. If she wants to, she should do it.

[Sculpin Beauregard]

26. Jenner is is a 1%er and does not speak for economically, politically or racially oppressed people.

[Lotusflower70]

27. Seriously?

Fuck you Caitlyn. You had the chance to do good and be a voice for a lot of people and you chose to piss it away. You really showed how clueless you are. And the nerve you had to say all those horrible things about Hillary. Lucky for you, you are so privileged that the ugliness won't impact you. Do us all a favor and stay away from politics.

[dawg]

28. Insufferable.

[Motley13]

29. oh good grief, we would NEVER see the end of the Kardashians

[Eugene]

30. Caitlyn is a rich conservative who backed Ted Cruz before voting for Trump.

Anyone with a brain knew that Trump could not be trusted
on LGBT issues. That was a deal breaker with Jenner
when it mattered.

Caitlyn Jenner is just not credible.

[MichMary]

31. If her life is simpler because she's living as a woman,

she isn't doing it right!

[Ilsa]

32. She should be upset for herself for being so freaking gullible. nt

[Dawson Leery]

33. And I will work to defeat her at every turn.

Self serving little shit would be ok with Donnie if he was not against the LGBT's.

[Cha]

34. That's ridiculous it doesn't make Jenner regret her vote.

wth.. she got suckered.

[Shandris]

35. Even Right Wing transfolks (yes, there are more than you imagine)...

...don't like Caitlyn, and can't stand her as a spokeswoman. She's basically universally reviled as a front spokeswoman (not as a person, although many are rightfully cautious of her allegiences).

I don't think she may have any regrets YET, but she definitely could discover some if she starts to run for office. I'm having difficulty thinking of anyone who would support her in a substantial way.

It sure as hell won't be the R's, many of whom would be okay with her being tossed off a building, and many more who would be 'moderate observers'.