“Hatchet Job” From a Democrat? Cameron Grubbs Defends Amber Greene, Attacks Reporting That Started With His Own Party’s Chairman’s Trans Daughter

In the wake of our February 2026 report on the dramatic City Council meeting in Muncie, Indiana, where a transgender activist's public comments inadvertently spotlighted an alleged affair involving City Communications Director Amber Greene, local Democrat Cameron Grubbs has come to Greene's defense—dismissing our investigative piece as a “hatchet job.” Grubbs, a self-described advocate for transparency, open government, and LGBTQIA+ rights (as noted in his public profiles), posted his criticism shortly after the article circulated locally. He stated: "I'm pretty disappointed it was shared here. It's an irresponsible writeup, done purely to spread rumors and cite no facts."

Our reporting, however, was built on verifiable sources: the official livestream video from the February 2, 2026, Muncie City Council meeting, publicly available footage capturing the moment in real time, and on-the-record background conversations with former City of Muncie employees. What the Video Shows During public comments, a transgender woman—widely identified in local circles as the daughter of Delaware County Democratic Party Chairman Andrew Dale—approached the microphone to criticize Greene over an alleged transphobic social media post (involving a crude eggplant emoji reference targeting trans women). In the heat of her remarks, she slipped and addressed Greene as “Director Amber Kantz… oh I mean Amber Greene… my bad.” The room audibly reacted with gasps and murmurs. Greene, who was operating the city's official livestream at the dais, visibly flushed, then abruptly left the meeting. The moment quickly went viral on social media, with observers noting the irony: a trans activist confronting Greene over alleged anti-trans remarks ended up fueling speculation about Greene's personal life.

Additional Reporting from Multiple Sources

Hoosier Enquirer corroborated the context through discussions with former Muncie city employees. They alleged that Greene and Matt Kantz—a married Republican candidate for Delaware County Commissioner District 3—had been involved in a relationship that reportedly began at the 2024 Republican State Convention in Indianapolis. Sources described the two as openly affectionate in convention settings, calling it a “worst-kept secret” in local GOP circles. Neither Greene nor Kantz has publicly responded to the allegations. Greene's social media accounts have remained inactive since the meeting, and Kantz's campaign materials continue to feature family photos with his wife.

Why the Pushback from a Fellow Democrat?

Cameron Grubbs' sharp dismissal raises questions in a community where political lines often blur on local scandals. Grubbs has long positioned himself as an ally to LGBTQIA+ causes and a proponent of accountability in government. Yet his characterization of our report—which centers on a publicly recorded incident and sourced claims—as baseless rumor-spreading echoes common “fake news” refrains more typically heard from conservative critics of media investigations. Is this defense of Greene rooted in partisan loyalty to the Ridenour administration (where Greene serves as a key communications figure)? Or does it reflect discomfort with the role a trans woman played in bringing attention to the matter? By labeling the reporting irresponsible and fact-free, Grubbs effectively discredits not only Hoosier Enquirer’s work but also the public statement made by the trans activist—whose slip, intentional or not, became the catalyst for wider discussion.

Hoosier Enquirer stands by its sourcing: the video is real, the slip is on record, and the employee accounts were obtained directly. We are an independent nonprofit outlet dedicated to covering under-reported stories in Indiana communities, especially where transparency from public officials is in question.

Local residents deserve answers when allegations touch on potential conflicts of interest, workplace conduct, and the personal lives of those in taxpayer-funded roles. Dismissing documented events as mere “rumors” does little to advance the open government Grubbs claims to champion.

The story continues to unfold. Hoosier Enquirer will keep monitoring developments and will report any responses from Greene, Kantz, Grubbs, or city officials as they become available. Stay tuned for updates. In Muncie, sometimes the most revealing moments happen live on camera—and in full view of the public.