James Buchanan

Though the United States has yet to officially have an LGBTQ president, historical evidence hints that the 15th President, James Buchanan, might have been gay. A significant detail that fuels this theory is that Buchanan remains the only US President who never married. Furthermore, he shared a close and longstanding relationship with Senator William Rufus King.

Within the circles of Washington, they were colloquially referred to as “Ms. Nancy and Aunt Fancy,” raising speculations about the nature of their bond. It’s also believed that their families might have actively worked to erase their correspondence, suggesting an effort to keep their relationship as discreet as possible.