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.