Bella Hadid is facing fresh online criticism after pictures of her spending time with people accused of supporting Donald Trump's MAGA movement began circulating on social media. The online debate on 10 November brought attention back to the model's public support for Palestine and her past comments about US immigration policy.
However, the claims have raised questions about who is actually linked to the political group. Nathan Lacy, the Colorado man recently linked to Hadid, has not been shown to support MAGA, and neither has his family been reliably linked to the claims.
Who Is Nathan Lacy?
Nathan Lacy is a 38-year-old man from Crested Butte, Colorado, who works as an estimator and project manager for his family's construction business, Lacy Construction. The company's website describes him as the fifth generation of his family to live in the area, where his relatives have long been involved in ranching and horse-related work.
Bella Hadid is reportedly getting to know Nathan Lacy, a conservative Christian cowboy from Colorado, following her split from Adan Banuelos, according to the Daily Mail.
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Lacy became linked to Hadid after the pair were photographed together during Milan Fashion Week in February 2026. They were later seen spending time together in Colorado, including a grocery shopping trip over Labor Day weekend that added to dating rumours.
He is also the brother of Rachael Lacy, who is a friend of the model. Neither Hadid nor Lacy has publicly confirmed a romantic relationship, and a source close to the model previously said they were friends.
Where MAGA Claims Began
The MAGA controversy involving Hadid came from a separate online discussion about her social circle. A viral X post shared on 12 August 2026 showed pictures of the model with Rachael Ryan and claimed that Ryan's family supported Donald Trump and several conservative figures. The post also named Turning Point USA, Ben Shapiro, and Charlie Kirk.
The claims prompted some social media users to question why Hadid would spend time with people they believed held political views that went against her own public statements. One user accused her of being part of a 'MAGA family,' while another criticised her for appearing close to people described as Trump supporters.
Importantly, the claims about Rachael Ryan and her family have not been independently verified by any publication. There is also no confirmed evidence connecting Nathan Lacy, his sister Rachael Lacy, or the wider Lacy family to the allegations.
Bella Hadid's Palestine Advocacy
Hadid has spoken openly about her Palestinian roots and her support for Palestinian rights for years. In a 2021 Instagram post, she wrote that she would continue speaking about the pain and unfair treatment faced by Palestinians. She also took part in a pro-Palestine march in New York that year.
Her support has also been seen through her fashion choices. During the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, she wore a dress made from a red-and-white keffiyeh, a scarf often linked to Palestinian identity. The look drew attention because she used a major fashion event to show support for her heritage.
Hadid also made headlines in July 2024 after Adidas removed her from a campaign for its SL72 trainers. The shoes were linked to the 1972 Munich Olympics, where Israeli athletes were killed by Palestinian attackers. Hadid later said she had not known about the history behind the campaign and stressed that she would continue supporting Palestine while standing against antisemitism.
