Aaron Jon Schock (born May 28, 1981) is a former American politician who was Republican U.S. Representative for Illinois's 18th congressional district from 2009 until 2015. The district is based in Peoria and includes part of Springfield. He was the first member of the U.S. Congress born in the 1980s; when he took his seat in 2009 he was the youngest member of Congress. Previously, Schock had served two terms in the Illinois House of Representatives, also as its youngest member.
Actual, real-life gay people gathered to honor Aaron Schock this weekend
Disgraced former representative Aaron Schock probably doesn’t have too many opportunities to be named a “guest of honor” anywhere, but this past weekend was the exception.Schock and former US ambassador Richard Grenell were the dual guests of honor at a “pride” event in Nashville, Tennessee for gay Trump supporters.The event was hosted by the Log Cabin Republicans and featured panels, parties and a Sunday brunch.
So, sort of like a MAGA circuit party but with a lot more clothing.Schock came out as gay in 2020 following a derailed political career in which he voted in favor of the Defense of Marriage Act and against lifting the ban on LGB people in the military.Grenell served as Trump’s ambassador to Germany, actively promulgated the Big Lie.
