There are two gay American athletes participating in the Olympics. I don’t care that they’re gay. Seriously. I couldn’t care less. What bothers me? The fact that they’re more concerned with being known as GAY athletes than being known as amazing AMERICAN athletes competing in the Olympics. I didn’t even know what sports they competed in until AFTER the fact. All I knew was, they’re gay.
Because #priorities.
Neither of these gay dudes are fans of Vice President Mike Pence. Adam Rippon, the figure skater, straight up refused to meet with Pence ahead of the games, and Pence responded with nothing but class.
.@Adaripp I want you to know we are FOR YOU. Don’t let fake news distract you. I am proud of you and ALL OF OUR GREAT athletes and my only hope for you and all of #TeamUSA is to bring home the gold. Go get ‘em!
— Vice President Mike Pence (@VP) February 8, 2018
Gus Kenworthy is arguably the worst, though. He can’t stop taking shots at Pence. (He hates Pence because Pence wants gays thrown off rooftops. Oh wait– that’s not right. He just believes in traditional marriage. Silly me. Potato, potahto.)
We're here. We're queer. Get used to it. @Adaripp #Olympics #OpeningCeremony pic.twitter.com/OCeiqiY6BN
— Gus Kenworthy (@guskenworthy) February 9, 2018
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As you can see, he’s more interested in representing USGay than the USA. Because #agenda.
It doesn’t end there. Kenworthy broke his thumb in practice, and he decided to use it to take another shot at Pence.
Broke my thumb yesterday in practice. It won't stop me from competing (obvi) but it does prevent me from shaking Pence's hand so… Silver linings! Will be giving my teammates (and literally everyone else) an enthusiastic "thumbs up!" of encouragement the rest of the trip. pic.twitter.com/XylPPGAq9P
— Gus Kenworthy (@guskenworthy) February 15, 2018
He’s legit obsessed. Pence is living rent free in his head.
Does he really think this makes him seem more likable and relatable? This behavior is incredibly petty and immature. It’s not becoming AT ALL.
Good job continuing to turns fans off with ignorance and immaturity. Why not be a man, shake his hand, and take the opp to have a constructive dialogue?
— Lisa Westphal (@lwestphal) February 16, 2018
You just don’t sound like an Olympian.
— Susan Elsea (@SusanElsea) February 16, 2018
Nope. He sounds like a spoiled brat.
Your obsession with Pence is creepy.
— Kate A Rae (@IheartAlby) February 16, 2018
Amazing the amount of disrespect we are seeing from some of these millennial Olympic athletes this year. I don't recall athletes being this disrespectful towards our Civic leaders in the past. Wise up, Gus. #WinterOlympics #pyeongchang2018 #WinterOlympics2018
— Dan Olson (@olsongolfnation) February 16, 2018
Respect for the office of Vice President of the United States should be given freely. You don't have to respect the man but respect the office.
— Brian H (@btmec) February 16, 2018
You ask people to be accepting of your views, yet when someone has a different view than yourself, you publicly bash them over and over. Stop being a hypocrite.
— Colin Paulsen (@ColinPaulsen) February 16, 2018
Good thing that dude doesn’t have a seat on “The View.” The producers would totally cut him off.
Why don't you focus on competing and less on @VP. #Disrespectful
— Daphne Yuhas (@daphneyuhas) February 16, 2018
I dunno, maybe I was mistaken. There is a thing called manners or respect for office. You could have made a positive influence and just at least talked to him That's how you change peoples opinions.
— Triple G (@TripleG363) February 16, 2018
Pretty https://t.co/2LK3dpJGce represent the US Olympic Team.And you push your hatred and dislike on our Vice President.Mind if I ask.Why is it okay for you to have your beliefs.Yet not okay for someone else.I do not recall him saying anything negative about you or your beliefs
— James Kole (@jkmover) February 16, 2018
Give it a rest. Talk about hate. Geez.
— JodeaneBrownlee (@JodeaneBrownlee) February 16, 2018
Would be nice to see people compete for love of country instead of their sexual preferences!
— bhappyil (@bhappyil) February 16, 2018
That’s showing great tolerance for others views! Way to represent 👍🏼
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— Molly Minar (@MollyMinar) February 16, 2018
Their hypocrisy knows no bounds.