Lexi Love makes her most important statement yet in response to Tr*mp purging HIV resources from federal websites
A post shared by Lexi Love (@mslexilove)Lexi Love makes a statement whenever she steps onto the runway. But this week, the Drag Race star made noise in another kind of way.In the wake of the Tr*mp administration pulling down LGBTQ+ and HIV resources from federal government webpages, Lexi has appeared to come out as HIV-positive. “My health and well being as an entertainer is at risk now,” she posted Wednesday. “I am personally affected by this stance and will work to use this new platform to not only find resources for myself but those who I am connected to socially and here!
I’m so sorry everyone! This is hard and it’s frustrating and it’s insulting.”Subscribe to our newsletter for your front-row seat to all things entertainment with a sprinkle of everything else queer.A post shared by Lexi Love (@mslexilove)While the Louisville queen’s announcement was met with widespread support, she did encounter some snarky responses.When one person doubted whether anybody actually used the government’s HIV resources, Love shared her story.
She explained the free resources provided by the government saved her life. “My heart is broken for the lack of education surrounding HIV protection in our community; I really did not think that I would have to explain myself like this today but it seems appropriate and necessary,” she wrote.“I actually utilized the government funded program for over 10 years and it’s the only reason that I am alive today.”A post shared by Lexi Love (@mslexilove)Behind the mug: Get a look at the faces (and more) of the queens competing on ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race‘ season 17.Prior to making her Drag Race debut this season–and wowing fans with her sensual lewks–Lexi performed at Play Louisville, the city’s most well-known drag bar and gay dance club.
Her story is inspirational, as she’s overcome bouts of homelessness and drug addiction. While Kentucky has a Democratic governor, Republican lawmakers in the deep red state are intent on trying to curtail drag.
