Florida transgender activist Lilly Tino has announced a social media hiatus amidst an investigation by the state’s Attorney General over a controversial video filmed in women’s restrooms at Disney World. The now-scrutinized content creator cited emotional distress and a desire to change his content’s confrontational tone as reasons for the temporary departure. Could this case lead to banning male transgenders access to women’s restrooms?
Activist Retreats as Investigation Unfolds
Transgender activist Lilly Tino has announced a temporary withdrawal from social media platforms following mounting backlash and a state investigation into his bathroom-ranking videos. The content creator, who identifies as transgender, posted a video titled “Bathroom tea!” that featured rankings of women’s restrooms at Disney World while capturing images that included other women without their consent.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has initiated an investigation into the matter, citing concerns about women’s privacy rights in sex-segregated spaces. Tino acknowledged that his content had evolved from its original intent “to educate and to entertain” into something more “confrontational and in your face” due to the hostility he claims to have faced over the past two and a half years.
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— Florida’s Voice (@FLVoiceNews) July 3, 2025
Public Outcry and Legal Implications
The controversial video has sparked significant backlash, including an online petition that has gathered nearly 15,300 signatures. The petition explicitly calls for Disney to ban Tino from their properties and pursue legal action against him for allegedly violating the privacy of women using the restroom facilities.
Attorney General Uthmeier has made Florida’s stance clear regarding the protection of women’s spaces from intrusion. The investigation represents a significant legal challenge for Tino, who could potentially face consequences under Florida’s privacy laws and regulations governing conduct in public restrooms.
Lilly Tino is a walking red flag, how anyone can support him accessing the bathrooms used by little girls at Disneyland I’ll never know… 🚩 🚩 🚩 pic.twitter.com/4PlcOW9ozC
— Le_Sorelle_Arduino KPSS (@Sorelle_Arduino) June 24, 2025
Future Uncertainties for the Activist
In his announcement about stepping back from social media, Tino did not provide a specific timeline for his return. He assured followers that he would eventually return to his platforms, suggesting this hiatus is temporary rather than permanent.
Tino expressed a desire to reflect on how personal hurt has influenced his content and its increasingly confrontational nature. The activist indicated plans to address these issues and potentially reform his approach to advocacy work when he eventually returns to social media.
The investigation into Tino’s activities highlights the complex legal and social landscape navigated by transgender activists, particularly in states like Florida, where legislation has increasingly focused on regulating bathroom access based on biological sex. As this case develops, it may establish precedents for how similar situations are handled in the future, with implications for privacy protections in sex-segregated spaces.