Love Is Blind star Alex Henderson opens up about Trump comments and being put “on the witness stand”

Season 10 of Love Is Blind has once again brought politics into the pods — and this time, the spotlight is on Alex Henderson. The 31-year-old cast member is speaking out after a tense dinner scene in which he was directly asked about his stance on President Donald Trump and his voting record.

Alex, whose professional soccer career ended after multiple knee surgeries, now works in day trading and podcasting. Throughout the season, he dropped subtle hints about his political leanings, including mentioning a desire to relocate to Florida or Arizona states that favored Trump in the 2024 presidential election. But it was Episode 7 that brought those leanings fully into the open.

During his first meeting with fiancée Ashley Carpenter’s family, her father, Paul Carpenter, posed a direct question over dinner: “Did you vote for Trump?” Alex replied candidly, saying he did not vote in the 2024 election but would have voted for Trump. “I’m absolutely conservative though, without a doubt, and I’m happy that he won,” he said.

The exchange quickly turned tense. Alex later described feeling as though he was “on the witness stand,” particularly as Ashley’s father — a former attorney — pressed him not only about politics but also about his career, family background and even personal stories. At one point, Paul questioned the details of Alex’s grandparents’ 50-year marriage, suggesting inconsistencies in the timeline. Alex recalled looking down at his dinner plate and then being accused of lying, a moment he says felt surreal.

“I was very honest the entire process,” Alex said in a recent interview. “If you don’t like me, you don’t like me. And that’s OK.” He added that while he is comfortable sharing his political beliefs, he questioned whether that dinner setting was the right environment for such a debate.

Each season of Love Is Blind has featured at least one couple navigating political differences. From discussions on reproductive rights to LGBTQ issues and broader American politics, the show has increasingly reflected the ideological divides that shape modern relationships. Season 10 continues that trend, raising questions about whether love truly can be blind to party lines.

Despite the confrontation, Ashley’s father later described Alex as “impressive” and “smart,” though he expressed doubts about his honesty. Alex, for his part, says he remains unfazed by criticism. “I don’t really care about other people’s opinions of me. I’m very confident in who I am as a person.”

Alex Henderson of Love Is Blind Season 10 addresses the backlash after revealing he would have voted for Donald Trump in 2024. During a tense dinner with fiancée Ashley Carpenter’s family, Alex was questioned about his politics, career and personal history, leaving him feeling like he was “on the witness stand.” He maintains he was honest throughout the process and stands by his conservative beliefs.

As new episodes roll out, viewers are left wondering whether political transparency will strengthen Alex and Ashley’s bond or deepen the cracks exposed at the dinner table.