Despite not changing his appearance or conservative views, he wanted to come out and feel comfortable revealing his true authentic self. In his April 12 post, he said, “It is with great relief that I announce to everyone that I identify as a woman and not just any woman but as a woman of color as well. I guess this would make me gay/lesbian as well, since I am attracted to women.”
Mr. Webb is happily married to his wife, Brandy Webb, with whom he has six children. He clarified on Fox News Channel’s “Jesse Watters Primetime” that he is continuing to retain his preferred pronouns of he/him and that his wife is running for the Muncie City Council in the upcoming election. He added, “That makes me a lesbian because I’m completely in love with her even though I identify as a woman. We have six children together. So I think that more than qualifies.”
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However, not everyone has accepted his gender transition. During public comment at an April 25 county council meeting, he was accused of mocking the transgender community. Some called on him to step down. His detractors on social media have also questioned the sincerity of his gender conversion, calling him “childish,” “disgraceful,” and “an ignorant bigot.”
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Transgender activist Charlize Jamieson, who spoke at the council meeting, said, “If he were serious, I’d sing his praises. But instead, I know better. We all do. I know better because of his history of making hateful anti-trans statements on social media and disrespecting one’s pronouns. He has, purposely and intentionally, misgendered me, ridiculing my own gender identity.”
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Mr. Webb acknowledged that “some people have really been upset” and that “they’ve been mad about it. We had a group of individuals show up at our local Delaware County Council meeting to express their fake outrage and let me know that they thought I should resign.” However, he also said he has received “a lot of good positive feedback from supporters across the nation and Europe.” Some well-wishers have urged him to seek higher office.
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Daily Wire podcaster Matt Walsh tweeted his support, saying, “Wow incredibly stunning and brave. Ryan Webb is a powerful black woman who deserves our full support and respect.”
Mr. Webb clarified that he identifies as a Native American woman of color and is “very proud” of his Cherokee heritage on both sides of his family. He said, “I’m excited to bring some diversity to the county council. Until today we didn’t have any females of color or LGBTQIAPC+++ on the council. I’m glad that now we do!”
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Mr. Watters called him a “trailblazer, and we respect that.” He also said, “I just want to tell you how honored I am because you are the first lesbian Indian that’s ever been on ‘Jesse Watters Primetime,’ so in a way we’re shattering together.”
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Mr. Webb, who faces re-election in 2024, said he wants to “pave the way for anyone else who wants to identify as anything that they choose.” Despite the backlash, he remains committed to his identity and hopes to inspire others to be true to themselves.
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