Twitter X.“They shouted ‘n*****’ and ‘f*****’ at me to make their point. However, I served in Iraq. I never back down. Ever.”Subscribe to our daily newsletter for a refreshing cocktail (or mocktail) of LGBTQ+ entertainment and pop culture, served up with a side of eye-candy.Last night in Phoenix, I was confronted and surrounded by some White Supremacists that don’t like gays or blacks in the Republican Party.They shouted “nigger” and “faggot” at me to make their point.However, I served in Iraq.
I never back down.Ever. pic.twitter.com/zbZbuFlObMSmith also shared video of the incident, which actually discredited part of what he claimed in his tweet.
In the clip, a group of men can be heard chanting “gay sex” before shouting the homophobic epithet, but no racial slurs are heard. “Look at that, I’ve got some fans!” Smith can be heard laughing with them at one point.Alleged live witnesses, including a person who claims to have recorded the video, have also said no racial slurs were used.After Smith shared the clip on social media, people seemed to have little sympathy for him.“You got what you deserve.
You chose to associate with a political party that is anti-black and anti-gay,” one person commented on his tweet.“Hmmm I listened 3 times I didn’t hear anyone yelling the N word,” another remarked.“You chose to be a Republican despite knowing what they stand for.