Corey DeAngelis, a prominent school privatization activist and contributor to Project 2025, recently spoke out for the first time after videos surfaced that appeared to show his involvement in gay pornographic videos. In a post on X, he acknowledged that he was the performer known as “Seth Rose” in several gay adult films dating back to 2014. DeAngelis described himself as a victim of poor decisions and poor influences, and shared that his experiences have fueled his passion to protect young people and help parents protect their children. Despite the revelations, DeAngelis received praise from conservative writers and his followers online.
DeAngelis has been a staunch critic of what he views as “pornographic” content in school literature, particularly in materials that include discussions of LGBTQ+ people. He often shares graphics on X mocking what he considers to be the radical left’s education goals, including drag queen story hours and gender ideology in school curricula. DeAngelis is also listed as a contributor to Project 2025, a policy roadmap for a potential second Trump presidency that emphasizes advancing school privatization programs and blocking public school officials from supporting trans and gender non-conforming students.
Critics, including LGBTQ+ advocacy group GLAAD, have condemned DeAngelis’ contributions to Project 2025 and his views on transgender and LGBTQ+ issues. The document equates “transgender ideology” to pornography and calls for its outlaw. DeAngelis has been vocal about his opposition to inclusive policies in schools that support trans and gender non-conforming students, and has advocated for parents to opt for school privatization if they are concerned about such policies. His book and media appearances have perpetuated claims that LGBTQ+ inclusive education materials are pushing gender ideology bordering on pornographic content.
As a result of the videos surfacing, DeAngelis has been placed on leave by the American Federation for Children, where he serves as a senior fellow. The organization has stated that they are looking into the matter further. DeAngelis has historically supported controversial policies surrounding LGBTQ+ issues in schools, such as outing transgender students to their parents and banning books that discuss LGBTQ+ topics. Despite facing criticism and controversy, DeAngelis remains active in promoting school choice and advocating for policies that align with conservative viewpoints.
DeAngelis, who heads the Education Freedom Institute, a nonprofit that promotes school choice, has faced significant backlash following the discovery of his involvement in gay adult films. Many have questioned his credibility and whether his personal history contradicts his work as an activist for parental rights and school choice. The ongoing scrutiny surrounding DeAngelis’ actions has cast a spotlight on the intersection of personal choices and professional advocacy in the realm of education policy and school privatization. It remains to be seen how DeAngelis will navigate this controversy and its potential impact on his contributions to the conservative education landscape.
