Former President Donald Trump had strong words for the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, which featured controversial elements such as a drag queen’s portrayal of The Last Supper. He called the ceremony a “disgrace” and expressed his disappointment towards the organizers.
In an interview on “The Ingraham Angle” on Monday, Trump shared his thoughts on the controversial ceremony and promised a different display for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. “I thought that the opening ceremony was a disgrace, actually,” he said. “I thought it was a disgrace.” He went on to say that the 2028 Olympic committee should listen to his advice in order to avoid any similar controversies.
The former president, who is known for his strong stance on religious values, expressed his disapproval towards the use of Christian symbolism in a disrespectful manner. “We won’t be having a Last Supper as portrayed the way they portrayed it the other night,” he said. “I mean, they can do certain things. I thought it was terrible.” He clarified that he is open-minded towards all communities, but he believes that the organizers went too far in their depiction of The Last Supper.
This is crazy. Opening your event by replacing Jesus and the disciples at the The Last Supper with men in drag. There are 2.4 billion Christians on earth and apparently the Olympics wanted to declare loudly to all of them, right out of the gate
NOT WELCOME pic.twitter.com/T88AmXbqXL— Clint Russell (@LibertyLockPod) July 26, 2024
Trump’s criticism of the ceremony was relatively mild compared to the scathing words of British TV personality Piers Morgan. In an Op-Ed for the New York Post, Morgan condemned the organizers for their “flagrant” insult towards 2.4 billion Christians worldwide. He also pointed out the double standard in allowing such a portrayal of Christianity while other religions would not have been treated in the same manner.
“Not that you would realize it if you heard the verdict of America’s first lady Jill Biden — who was in attendance — and said the opening ceremony was ‘spectacular … every step of the way,’” Morgan wrote. “Really, Dr. Biden? Why don’t you run that by the congregation of the churches in Washington and Delaware that you and Joe regularly attend as committed Christians?”
The 2024 Paris Olympics has gone full Woke dystopian.
The opening ceremony was filled with transgend*r mockery of the Last Supper, the Golden Calf idol, and even the Pale Horse from the Book of Revelation.
The Olympics has made it clear that Christian viewers aren't welcome. pic.twitter.com/LgawyE6YRX
— Kyle Becker (@kylenabecker) July 26, 2024
Nationally-renowned American evangelist Franklin Graham also spoke out against the ceremony on his Facebook account. He stated, “Whether you’re Catholic, Orthodox, Anglican, or Protestant, it is offensive.” Graham also called on President Biden, a devout Catholic, to condemn the ceremony and its offensive portrayal of Christianity. He expressed disappointment towards the Bidens, who were present at the ceremony, for not speaking out against it.
Ah the @Olympics also have to have a golden calf to represent some Baal worship at their opening too…… and then we have the rider on the white horse from Revelation 6
And the mockery of the Last Supper done in drag.Absolutely mocking Christ, mocking God – and not even hiding… pic.twitter.com/MtRznnntrG
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Trump’s condemnation of the opening ceremony at the Paris Olympics was justified and necessary. As a defender of religious values, he spoke out against the disrespectful portrayal of Christianity and promised a different display for the 2028 Olympics in the United States. His strong stance is supported by other prominent figures, such as Piers Morgan and Franklin Graham. If the organizers of the 2028 Olympics listen to Trump’s advice, we can look forward to a respectful and inclusive display that celebrates all communities.