RuPaul Charles has said he 'still believes in the power of love' despite a global increase in anti-LGBTQ+ and anti-drug hate.
On Friday, December 16, the Drag Race host made an appearance on NBC’s Today show where he discussed anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment across the US.
He said, “It’s such a tragedy how our country has become so divided, and it really breaks my heart. I pray for our country and the world, really, and I still believe in the power of love.”
The Emmy-winning drag queen’s words follow the LGBTQ+ advocacy organization GLAAD publishing a report which highlights threats against drag events in the US this year.
According to the report, there have been at least 141 protests and significant threats against drag events.
The cited incidents targeted drag events in 47 states, with Texas being the state responsible for 20 of the protests and threats.
During the discussion, RuPaul told Today’s Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager that he was “most proud of” the success of his competition series’ contestants.
RuPaul previously slammed attempts to condemn drag shows, however, on The Late Late Show he said that banning children from going to drag shows is a “diversion tactic”.
RuPauls Drag Race launched in 2009 and has so far won 26 Emmy Awards.
RuPaul Breaks Silence On GOP Drag Queen Hate And ‘Still Believes In The Power Of Love’
- David Hopkins
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