Video of Pro-Wrestler CM Punk's Speech Backing LGBTQ+ Community Goes Viral
AEW Collision. His remarks were in response to backlash he received over promoting an ice cream bar that supports transgender youth on Instagram.His speech comes as many in the LGBTQ+ community warn of an uptick in anti-gay, and particularly anti-trans, backlash.
Nearly 500 anti-LGBTQ bills have been introduced in state legislatures across the United States so far this year, while a new poll found a decrease in support of same-sex marriage among Americans.
In addition, Pride Month has been marked by a rise in backlash and protests to LGBTQ+ celebrations, while advocates condemn conservatives for embracing new anti-gay and anti-trans rhetoric.Punk mocked critics of the LGBTQ+ community when kicking off his speech, saying that "you can't argue with stupid" before explaining why he has become such an outspoken advocate for LGBTQ+ rights."The reason I support trans kids, trans grown-ups, gays and lesbians is because I know when I was growing up, I didn't fit in anywhere.
That it was because of the clothes I wore, what my hair looked like, and the music I listened to. Those are all things I can rectify.
