A Democratic politician used a photo of Trump and Giuliani to oppose an anti-drag law and it’s simply spectacular
Congressman Robert Garcia made a compelling argument against a proposed National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) amendment that would ban funding for drag acts being used to entertain the troops. It comes 12 months after a ban on such acts performing on military bases.
The kicker was that he used a screenshot of a skit made for the 2000 Inner Circle Dinner for Charity, at the New York Hilton featuring a couple of familiar faces – Donald Trump and Rudy Giuliani.
Watch what happened.
Garcia: The red cross hosted drag shows during World War II. Ronald Reagan starred in a movie about World War II that featured four drag performances. He's not the only Republican president who knew drag could be fun pic.twitter.com/muGQhZc9wN
— Acyn (@Acyn) June 13, 2024
“The army that defeated Hitler and saved the world included drag queens.”
Congressman Garcia pointed out the hypocrisy behind the Republican obsession with drag.
Republicans are obsessed with attacking gay people and banning Drag Shows, but won’t ban Marjorie Taylor Greene showing porn in committee hearings. Drag is not a crime – it’s art. pic.twitter.com/DI4QJYvpVO
— Congressman Robert Garcia (@RepRobertGarcia) June 13, 2024
Despite his sterling efforts, the amendment passed, but Twitter/X appreciated it.
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Robert Garcia is very good at this….the last part is perfection https://t.co/yXZnHAhPml
— Wu Tang is for the Children (@WUTangKids) June 13, 2024
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I'm extremely honored and proud to be represented by @RobertGarcia https://t.co/ZFCIN5pcpH
— Michael Pachter (@michaelpachter) June 13, 2024
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This is just tooooo good. Happy pride month y’all! https://t.co/g1AMeRK4uT
— MsBobcat️ (@Lulubobcat1) June 13, 2024
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Ok but also using Jennifer Coolidge's greatest line delivery among many great line deliveries is brilliant. https://t.co/lI4clUAZyg
— FormerGregSamsa (@MJaMitchell) June 13, 2024
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OMG… the poster! I'm dying
— PJ (@odin06) June 13, 2024
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Robert Garcia came prepared with charts to oppose Republicans' amendment to ban drag shows on military bases. pic.twitter.com/QkCyxxoGeY
— Connor O'Brien (@connorobrienNH) June 13, 2024
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If you want to throw up your lunch to make room for dinner. https://t.co/by4Nz5Erb2 pic.twitter.com/l4WOk6optX
— © ☠️ (@fear_thy_beard) June 13, 2024
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I AM SCREAMING https://t.co/AiSzaT5tAv pic.twitter.com/M8p7IssrbM
— greg the menace (@mistergeezy) June 13, 2024
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And every suburban football club end of year review. https://t.co/gtzjcJC0nr
— Luke Herring (@lhjh70) June 13, 2024
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@RobertGarcia once again bringing Pride Month attitude to the House! ✊ pic.twitter.com/xRFXpTwO19
— Zachary Freiman (@zacharymfreiman) June 13, 2024
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You know, just sitting in the House gallery, editing a story, minding my business, and I see this: pic.twitter.com/1dEUQztWqo
— Matt Fuller (@MEPFuller) June 13, 2024
Hands up if you’d like to see that poster turning up in the crowd at Trump rallies.
Where can we buy this print https://t.co/O52DU2y2BY
— Talia Jane ❤️ (@taliaotg) June 13, 2024
Of course, it isn’t just the US Army that has traditionally enjoyed a bit of drag.
— Meet the Moment (@Meet_the_Moment) June 13, 2024
In case you were curious, here’s the very short full skit. It’s of poor visual quality but that might be a blessing due to Trump going full Trump.
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