It is widely believed that our society is becoming more accepting of different races, cultures, religions and sexual identities.

Nevertheless, many people believe that America isn’t ready for a gay or bisexual president.

However, it’s possible that America has already had multiple gay or bisexual presidents. This was prior to the Supreme Court legalizing same-sex marriage.

The Huffington Post explains that even though gay relationships were tolerated in the White House, it doesn’t mean that they were truly accepted.

Even today, many Americans would be surprised to see a gay couple or a gay bachelor in the White House.

Despite this, there have been discussions for years about which presidents may have been gay or bisexual.

In this article, we will discuss some of the most interesting rumors about these Presidents, some of which seem more plausible than others.

George Washington.

Many historians do not believe that George Washington was gay or bisexual, however, some believe it is possible.

The Huffington Post states that historians cannot prove that Washington was gay, but they cannot prove that he wasn’t either.

Washington reportedly wrote to a friend that there was “not much fire between the sheets” with his wife, Martha.

Traditionally, historians have regarded Washington’s marriage as questionable, not because of his sexuality, but because of the fortune Martha owned in stocks, bonds, land, and slaves.

The idea that Washington was gay isn’t new, as he was also a freemason.

At the time, freemasons were criticized with false stories about them engaging in anal penetration with wooden spikes used in shipbuilding.

Thomas Jefferson.

There is little evidence to suggest that Thomas Jefferson was gay.

A New Yorker columnist humorously referred to Jefferson as the first gay president, but this is not backed by evidence.

Jefferson never remarried after becoming a widower and he was a foodie, wine connoisseur, and had a lisp, but these traits do not necessarily prove his sexuality.

On the other hand, Jefferson is known to have fathered illegitimate children through his sexual relationship with his slave, Sally Hemings, which spanned several decades and resulted in as many as six children.

James Buchanan.

Many historians believe that James Buchanan, who was a life-long bachelor, was America’s first gay president.

Buchanan shared a home with Sen. William Rufus King, and they had such a close relationship that Andrew Jackson referred to them as “Miss Nancy” and “Aunt Fancy”.

After King moved to Paris to serve as ambassador, Buchanan wrote to a friend, “I am now ‘solitary and alone,’ having no companion in the house with me. I have gone a wooing to several gentlemen, but have not succeeded with any one of them.”

Some historians think that Buchanan didn’t hide his sexuality, as American society was more open and accepting in the 19th century.

Abraham Lincoln.

The Huffington Post states that Abraham Lincoln had ambiguous relationships with other men.

Lincoln lived and shared a bed with Joshua Speed for four years and they remained friends after they no longer lived together.

Lincoln also had a close relationship with David Derickson, who would stay overnight with Lincoln when Lincoln’s wife, Mary, left town, and he would wear Lincoln’s nightshirt.

Some people even believe that William Herndon, Lincoln’s law partner for 20 years, had romantic feelings for him.

However, these relationships were not necessarily gay or bisexual, as it was common practice at the time for men to share beds.

John F. Kennedy, who served from 1961 to 1963, was known for his philandering and womanizing.

However, some people argue that Kennedy had affairs not only with women but with at least one man as well.

His best friend, Kirk LeMoyne Billings, made a pass at him while they were students, but JFK replied, “I’m not that kind of boy.”

Nonetheless, they remained close friends, and one biographer claims that their relationship included oral sex with Kennedy always on the receiving end.

Despite the disapproval of Kennedy’s wife, Billings was a constant presence in the Kennedy White House and referred to as “probably the saddest of the Kennedy widows” after JFK’s assassination.

Lyndon B. Johnson, who served from 1963 to 1969, hired Walter Jenkins, who served alongside him throughout his adult life.

However, in 1964, Jenkins was arrested for having sex with another man in a YMCA bathroom, causing speculation about Johnson’s sexuality.

Johnson denied knowledge of Jenkins’ personal life and said, “I couldn’t have been more shocked about Walter Jenkins if I’d heard that Lady Bird had tried to kill the Pope.”

Richard Nixon, who served from 1969 to 1974, was not fond of gays, according to The Daily Beast.

However, a book by a White House correspondent alleged that Nixon had an affair with Charles “Bebe” Rebozo, a banker with ties to the mob.

Although there is little evidence to support this claim, the book describes “several examples of cuddling and awkward swimming pool games between Nixon and Rebozo.”

The Washington Post characterizes these rumors as false, as there is no evidence in the form of White House tapes, love letters, incriminating pictures, or diary entries to support them.

Barack Obama, who served from 2009 to 2017, has been the subject of numerous conspiracy theories, but there is no evidence to suggest that he is gay.

Despite a Newsweek cover proclaiming him the “first gay president” due to his support for same-sex marriage, Obama himself does not seem to be gay.