Democrats in Oregon have sparked outrage by hosting a drag show on the floor of the state’s House of Representatives, featuring Black drag queens in a display one Republican lawmaker condemned as “political theater.” Why can’t they just be normal?
At a glance:
• A drag show featuring Black drag queens was performed on the Oregon House of Representatives floor
• Republican state Rep. Dwayne Yunker criticized the event as inappropriate for a legislative setting
• The performance was part of a Democratic House resolution recognizing Black drag queens in Oregon
• Yunker argued the House floor should be reserved for serious debate and lawmaking
• Critics questioned if religious events would receive similar approval in the government chamber
Republican Lawmaker Condemns “Political Theater”
Oregon state Rep. Dwayne Yunker just scorched Democrats in response to their drag performance held in the state’s legislative chamber. The Republican lawmaker expressed his dismay at what many conservatives view as an inappropriate use of a government building meant for serious legislative business.
Oregon’s House of Reps decides to hold a drag show on the House floor.
Did the people of Oregon actually vote for this?pic.twitter.com/l6U6vMGiKU
— Media Research Center (@theMRC) June 18, 2025
“I’m not sure the Founding Fathers envisioned taxpayer-funded legislative chambers being turned into platforms for political theater,” Yunker stated. “The House floor is meant for serious debate, lawmaking, and serving all Oregonians not partisan spectacles designed to push cultural agendas.”
The controversial event was organized as part of a Democratic House resolution specifically recognizing Black drag queens in Oregon. Critics on social media quickly pointed out what they perceived as a double standard in allowing such performances in official government spaces.
Questions of Double Standards
The drag show has sparked intense debate about what types of events are appropriate for legislative chambers. Many conservatives questioned whether religious ceremonies or events representing traditional values would receive similar approval from Oregon’s Democrat-controlled legislature.
Yunker further criticized the event as “outrageous and a complete waste of taxpayer money.” His comments reflect growing conservative frustration with preferential treatment for progressive cultural expressions in government settings.
Drag queen performance celebrating Democratic resolution on Oregon House floor draws backlash: ‘Political theater’ https://t.co/RKyGVMhMgI pic.twitter.com/9KeKsxuJ4T
— New York Post (@nypost) June 18, 2025
Social media reactions to the performance were swift and largely negative, with many expressing embarrassment over the use of the legislative chamber for such a display. Some users pointed to previous instances where Republican actions were restricted in similar settings.
It’s Not the First Time…
This isn’t the first time drag performances have caused controversy in Oregon. In 2022, a “Drag Queen Storytime” event at Old Nick’s Pub in Eugene featuring an 11-year-old performer sparked huge protests between LGBTQ+ supporters and conservative groups like the Proud Boys.
That event required significant security presence, including police in riot gear, drones, tactical units, and K-9 teams. The tensions between progressive and conservative values regarding drag performances, particularly those involving children, remain a flashpoint in Oregon politics. And Democrats just keep rubbing it in the right’s faces…
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