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In addition to his athletic prowess, two-time Olympian figure skater Johnny Weir is known for his dramatic looks and for being unabashedly himself on the world stage.
Former lawyer for President Donald Trump, Jenna Ellis, is a serial liar who gained notoriety by falsely telling millions of Americans that the 2020 election was somehow stolen from Trump by Democrats engaging in widespread election fraud. Ellis repeatedly told these lies in numerous hearings, press conferences, and media appearances, often while soliciting donations from Trump's supporters.
Her legacy was cemented after her lies culminated in a deadly failed insurrection against the United States Capitol. Nevertheless, Ellis continues to peddle these same lies to her thousands of Twitter followers.
On Sunday, Ellis attempted to shame Weir over his diamond-encrusted updo for the Olympic closing ceremonies.
#WokeOlympics closing ceremony clown. How appropriate and utterly embarrassing. https://t.co/ICp2oaMvt2— Jenna Ellis (@Jenna Ellis) 1628477847.0
Bring back the days when boys cared about growing up to be actual men. Biblical masculinity over woke fragility. https://t.co/HTNwvLNPJl— Jenna Ellis (@Jenna Ellis) 1628478100.0
Ellis railed against the supposed diversion from "biblical masculinity" that Weir's outfit represented, suggesting he wasn't an "actual" man.
Weir, however, wasn't too bothered.
The man I’ve grown into is a human that embraces the strength of the man & woman who raised me to be myself. If you… https://t.co/8hFKJYOnL1— Johnny Weir (@Johnny Weir) 1628480219.0
That's when Ellis trotted out yet another lie—one that's all-too-familiar to LGBTQ people: that calling Weir a "clown" who engaged in "casual perversion" was actually an expression of "love" she was compelled by Jesus to express.
Far from being hate, it’s actually genuine love to speak truth, not relativism and embracing every form of casual p… https://t.co/tRAx6QKq6W— Jenna Ellis (@Jenna Ellis) 1628493679.0
Weir's response was praised across social media.
Johnny is the best! https://t.co/Rd29Z56Thb— Caroline, CPA (@Caroline, CPA) 1628526941.0
If there was an Olympic medal for personality, uniqueness and confidence all wrapped up in high fashion… https://t.co/gxPd02WQdn— The Hubby Diaries (@The Hubby Diaries) 1628525505.0
Thank you for your bravery @JohnnyGWeir https://t.co/VZ6T6vc627— Heidi Wyman (@Heidi Wyman) 1628520272.0
You're always amazing on AND off the ice, @JohnnyGWeir! https://t.co/XmlRWgrAjv— Jan Pizzitola (@Jan Pizzitola) 1628486157.0
Meanwhile, Ellis' sanctimonious show of "love" was obscured by her habitual deception, and actual Christians began calling her out.
When I came to believe in a Higher Power that’s stronger than my addiction, I got sober and became a better (but no… https://t.co/e2ThRshM5B— Vic Vela (@Vic Vela) 1628481529.0
What part of these tweets is genuine biblical love, that would make an non-believer want to come and get to know th… https://t.co/9bV78x2cIe— Samantha Rose (@Samantha Rose) 1628506442.0
@JennaEllisEsq “Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged,… https://t.co/isnZC2WprM— Terry Rosales (@Terry Rosales) 1628518268.0
Ellis' hatred was just another instance in her long history of anti-LGBTQ efforts.