House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., criticized the White House for its lack of response to the controversial Olympics opening ceremony skit that depicted drag queens reenacting the Last Supper with Jesus and his disciples. Johnson expressed disappointment in the White House's silence on the matter, suggesting that their inaction could be interpreted as an endorsement of the performance.
During a White House briefing, press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre declined to comment on President Biden's stance regarding the performance, stating that she had nothing to share. When pressed by reporters about Christian outrage over the skit, Jean-Pierre evaded the question with chuckles and reiterated her lack of additional information.
President Biden, known for his Catholic faith, has not publicly addressed the event. First lady Jill Biden praised the opening ceremony as 'spectacular' but did not specifically address the drag queen skit. Both Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris' offices have remained silent on the issue despite criticism from Christian leaders who deemed the performance as insulting and part of an alleged 'war on faith.'
Johnson condemned the portrayal of the Last Supper as an attack on Christian values, emphasizing the need to uphold truth and virtue in the face of such challenges. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis echoed Johnson's sentiments, labeling the skit as a representation of cultural decline.
