RuPaul Addresses Anti-Drag Laws: 'A Classic Distraction Technique'

RuPaul shared a clip calling out the GOP bill signed into law by the Tennessee governor, Bill Lee.

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He called the bill a ‘classic distraction technique’ away from the real issues affecting constituents.

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He finished by asking his fans to register to vote out the ‘stunt queens.’

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Fans trooped into the comment section to praise the drag queen.

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The slam comes after a video of a drag queen performing sexually in front of a child went viral.

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One person called the act straight-up pedophilia.

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RuPaul pleased fans when he announced that Ariana grande would be a judge on ‘Drag Race.’

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It would be the singer’s second appearance on the competition series.

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The 15th season premiered earlier this year on MTV.

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