Conservative Activist on Leave After Adult Film Reports Surface

Corey DeAngelis, a prominent school-choice advocate and frequent Fox News guest, has been put on leave by his conservative nonprofit employer. The American Federation for Children took this action after reports emerged that DeAngelis had appeared in gay pornography videos under the name "Seth Rose." These videos date back to 2014 and show him performing solo or alongside other men without sexual contact. DeAngelis has been a senior fellow at the American Federation for Children since 2021. He is known for his advocacy of school choice, which uses public funds to support private schools. Ironically, he has also been critical of discussing LGBTQ topics in schools. His views have gained attention through various platforms, including Fox News, where he often criticized policies supporting LGBTQ students.

For example, DeAngelis once argued that the Los Angeles Unified School District's "Week of Action" to honor famous LGBTQ people was unnecessary. He believed schools should focus on basics like math and reading instead of what he termed as "sexual topics." His book, "The Parent Revolution," which Trump praised, further underscores his stance against what he sees as radical influences in education. Since the revelation about his past in adult films, DeAngelis has been quiet on social media. His landing page at the American Federation for Children appears to have been taken down. The situation raises questions about the balance between personal life and public advocacy, especially when those roles seem contradictory.

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