Christian Walker—the son of former NFL star and Republican Senate candidate Herschel Walker infamous for being simultaneously openly homosexual and homophobic—is back with another unhinged rant, just in time for Pride Month.
In a series of social media posts, Walker took the launch of Pride Month as an opportunity to remind everyone while he is definitely homosexual, he is not gay.
And for some extra self-loathing, internalized homophobia-laced panache, he made sure while he was at it to parrot the Republican talking point du jour and insinuate "the rainbow cult" is grooming children.
See his tweet on the matter below.
Pride month is starting so I’d like to announce to everyone that I’m NOT gay. I’m attracted to men but I refuse to identify with the rainbow cult. I don’t believe in indoctrinating children. My whole identity isn’t my sexuality. And I don’t go to gay bars. Don’t call me gay.
— Christian Walker (@ChristianWalk1r) June 1, 2022
Walker tweeted:
"Pride month is starting so I’d like to announce to everyone that I’m NOT gay."
"I’m attracted to men but I refuse to identify with the rainbow cult."
"I don’t believe in indoctrinating children."
"My whole identity isn’t my sexuality."
"And I don’t go to gay bars."
"Don’t call me gay."
Pretty sure after a rant like that, the gay community doesn't want you anyway.
Walker has frequently insisted he is not gay, but rather simply a man who likes men—and a conservative, Evangelical Christian one at that.
For instance, when liberal political commentator and influencer Hasan Piker used the word "gay" to refer to Walker during a debate between the two on the podcast "Previously Live," Walker angrily demanded Piker not use the word, which he called "ghetto."
"Don’t call—Don’t put that ghetto g-word on me. I just like masculine men..."
"I don’t wanna be lumped in with the rainbow people."
"I’m not a gay conservative. I’m a conservative who likes men."
Walker's Instagram version of his Pride Month rant was even more unhinged than his tweet.
Standing in front of LGBTQ+ Pride flags, Walker ranted about queer people taking a month to "run around in the streets with no clothes on" before making a claim that was dubious at best.
"You have all your rights, now shut up!"
The 238 anti-LGBTQ+ bills introduced so far in 2022 alone and a Supreme Court poised to repeal the underpinnings of LGBTQ+ rights beg to differ.
As you might guess, most people on Twitter didn't take too kindly to Walker's perspective.
Many accused Walker of being deluded by internalized homophobia.
There’s some really intense levels of self-loathing here. I hope you find the help you need
— Brandon Hone (@HoneBrandon) June 1, 2022
So you're just in denial.
There's no indoctrination of children, you're the one who's been indoctrinated to believe this.
No one's whole identity is their sexuality. But it IS part of everyone's identity.
Not going to gay bars doesn't mean anything.
You're gay. And it's ok.
— Barb (@Barbhrmn) June 1, 2022
This is dumb. You're gay. Being gay doesn't require identifying with the progressive LGBT Inc movement.
— Brad Polumbo 🇺🇸⚽️🏳️🌈 (@brad_polumbo) June 1, 2022
It must be very time-consuming, having to come up with such complicated hatred. pic.twitter.com/b8qU3pACrl
— Barney 🇺🇦 (@barney1776) June 1, 2022
This is basically what you just said. pic.twitter.com/Ov0hCtn3zo
— Ben Fuckin' Holt (@TheDreadfiend) June 1, 2022
That prolapsed booty hole tells a different story, sis.
— chris evans (@notcapnamerica) June 1, 2022
So you agree that one's personal identity should be respected. I assume you feel the same way about gender? The Trans community will be happy you've shifted your position.
— heygordon (@heygordon) June 1, 2022
Per my last email: Gay
— Clever Girl (@SadieLeMoyne) June 2, 2022
"I have lots of hot, dirty sex with men, but I'm not gay, because I don't go to gay bars, don't like show tunes, and eat red meat. I'm in complete denial of who I am, because my father hates me for being different than him."
— Phil's Random Thoughts (@PhilsRandom) June 1, 2022
Sorry but no matter how much you try to deny, the right sees you, doesn’t like you & won’t accept you. But they will happily use you. Just don’t be surprised when they toss you aside after you’re no longer useful to them.
— True Blue ❤️💔🌻 (@jschaedler) June 1, 2022
Walker has become internet-infamous for his virulently homophobic and transphobic rants and his vocal support of former Republican President Donald Trump.
