Tennessee Lt. Gov. Randy McNally is facing criticism for posting encouraging comments and emojis on racy Instagram photos of a 20-year-old aspiring gay performer from Knoxville at a time when GOP lawmakers are passing laws targeting the LGBTQ community.
Tennessee Lt. Gov. Randy McNally is facing criticism for posting encouraging comments and emojis on racy photos posted on Instagram by a 20-year-old aspiring gay performer from Knoxville at a time when Republican lawmakers are passing legislation targeting the LGBTQ community.
“I’ve got friends that are in that community,” he added. “And I’m not against those individuals. I just, you know, try to encourage and support people.” He recalled speaking against an adoption bill that would have allowed adoption agencies to discriminate against same-sex couples when placing children.
Rep. Gloria Johnson, D-Knoxville, said anti-LGBTQ sentiment runs deep in parts of the Tennessee legislature, adding former Rep. Eddie Mannis, a Knoxville Republican, left last year after serving a single term because he felt “bullied” by some GOP colleagues.“I’m glad he’s, you know, encouraging or recognizing these young men on social media,” she said.
A photo posted Nov. 28 shows the man completely naked, except for a hairband, and holding a glass of water. “Great picture, Finn! Best wishes for continued health and happiness,” McNally wrote.
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