"As we reported last week, Kenworthy is currently in Italy to compete at the Milano Cortina Olympic Games. He posted a photo of what appeared to be urine in snow, spelling out the words "F**k ICE". In an accompanying caption, he urged people in the US to call their Senator to complain about recent activity by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)."
"The 34-year-old starts by explaining he's representing Great Britain in Milan as he's half English and was born in the UK. However, he was raised in the US and represented the US in his first two Olympic Games. As such, he cares very much about what is happening in the states right now. "The other day I posted a photo with my thoughts on ICE and that photo has since gone everywhere - and I've gotten a ton of messages and most of them honestly have been supportive and encouraging," Kenworthy says."
""But a lot of the messages have been awful, people telling me to k*ll myself, threatening me, wishing they'll get to see me blow my knee or break my neck during my event, calling me slurs ... it's insane.""
Gus Kenworthy is competing in Milan for Great Britain but was raised in the United States and previously represented the U.S. in two Olympics. He posted a photo appearing to show urine spelled into snow to read "F**k ICE" and urged U.S. residents to call their senators about Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity. He reported receiving thousands of supportive messages alongside hateful direct messages that included death wishes, threats of physical injury, and slurs. He said such abuse may be the price of speaking out but emphasized the importance of standing against injustice. He also praised other athletes who have voiced similar positions.
Read at Queerty
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