Overview

• Cox disclosed in an Instagram teaser that she had dated a blond, blue-eyed MAGA-supporting New York City police officer for nearly four years while promoting her one-woman show set to open July 28.
• Critics accused her of engaging in fascist apologia and betraying the trans community, with RuPaul’s Drag Race stars Mo Heart, Jaida Essence Hall and Coco Montrese voicing disapproval.
• In a near-hour Instagram Live, Cox affirmed that she never adopted her ex’s politics, identified as an antifascist and said she challenged him with love and factual corrections.
• She explained that she ended the relationship in March 2024 after noticing his implicit racial biases.
• Fellow activist Indya Moore urged supporters to prioritize Cox’s safety and acknowledge the complexities of cross-political relationships.