A conservative drag performer known as Lady Maga engaged in a conversation with an anti-Israel Pride marcher, highlighting the woman’s contradictory support for anti-gay Palestine. The video, which went viral with over 3 million views, showed Lady Maga in fairy princess regalia having a candid discussion with a young woman in a rainbow skirt about Israel’s conflict with Hamas. Lady Maga pointed out that as a gay man, he would face punishment, imprisonment, or death for being openly gay in Palestine, which led the marcher to acknowledge that she was unaware of the situation in Palestine.
Lady Maga believes that having these conversations is essential to his alter-ego’s purpose, which is to expose what he sees as the modern hijacking of the gay movement. He criticized what he called “humiliatingly stupid” political issues such as “Queers for Palestine,” equating it to endorsing harmful situations. Despite the polarized political climate, Lady Maga takes a genteel approach in his conversations and aims to show love and respect to those with opposing viewpoints. He believes that mockery and rudeness are not helpful tactics for advancing his movement.
Although Lady Maga maintains a respectful attitude during these discussions, he admitted that it was difficult to share the content of his exchange with the Pride marcher, citing her apparent ignorance on the issue. However, he felt a responsibility to share the conversation for educational purposes. By engaging in these types of interviews while dressed in drag, Lady Maga aims to defy the left and reclaim the artistry of drag as a dignified form of expression. He believes that his drag persona allows him to reach a broader audience than a regular individual would.
Lady Maga has become a familiar face at Trump rallies, conservative events, and conferences like the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC). Despite initial skepticism, Lady Maga has been embraced by the MAGA crowd, even by the most hardcore supporters. Woods, the man behind the alter-ego, emphasized that the MAGA movement is about love and unity, contrary to the negative portrayals often seen in the media. He reiterated that his reception at events has been overwhelmingly positive, which motivates him to continue appearing despite potential challenges.
As for future plans, Woods confirmed that Lady Maga will remain a presence at events as long as he can afford to travel. He expressed his commitment to the persona and his dedication to challenging misconceptions about the MAGA movement. By defying expectations and engaging in thoughtful conversations while dressed in drag, Lady Maga hopes to continue spreading his message of love and respect for all individuals.
