Virginia GOP Senate candidate questions toughness of drag queen supporters for military service

Hung Cao, the Republican Senate candidate in Virginia, criticized people who accept drag queens, suggesting they lack toughness for military service. His comments came during a debate with Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine, where he linked diversity initiatives to military recruitment issues. Cao, a Navy veteran, stated that the military needs "alpha males and alpha females" rather than those associated with drag culture. His remarks followed the end of a Navy recruitment program that featured a drag performer, which faced Republican criticism. Kaine responded by emphasizing the importance of reaching diverse groups for military recruitment, calling Cao's argument unclear. The Virginia Senate seat is considered a stronghold for Democrats, despite Cao's endorsement from former President Donald Trump.