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Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony Criticized for 'Last Supper' Depiction

Donald Trump and other conservatives condemn the artistic performance, while organizers and performers defend it as a celebration of diversity and inclusion.

  • Donald Trump called the performance a 'disgrace' and assured voters that such depictions wouldn't occur at the 2028 LA Olympics.
  • The scene, featuring drag artists, was interpreted by some as a mockery of Leonardo Da Vinci's 'The Last Supper.'
  • Artistic director Thomas Jolly clarified the inspiration was the Greek god Dionysus, not the biblical scene.
  • DJ Barbara Butch, who performed in the scene, is filing legal complaints over online threats and harassment.
  • Paris Olympics organizers apologized for any unintentional offense but maintained the intent was to promote community tolerance.
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