Caitlyn Jenner said he catches more hell for his conservative views than for transitioning into a woman.
Speaking to a group of students at the University of Pennsylvania Wednesday, the 66-year-old said he’s constantly criticized for his conservative views. (RELATED: Caitlyn Jenner Still Voting Republican: ‘Democrats Didn’t Convince Me’)
“I have gotten more flak for being a conservative Republican than I have for being trans,” Jenner said when a student asked why he wasn’t a Democrat. (RELATED: Caitlyn Jenner Fondly Remembers When Obama, Hillary Opposed Gay Marriage)
After Jenner told Diane Sawyer that he was, “for all intents and purposes,” a woman in April, he confirmed that he’s been a lifelong conservative.
“I’ve always been more on the conservative side,” Jenner told Sawyer. (RELATED: Bruce Jenner: ‘I’m A Republican And A Christian’)