Arts & Entertainment
Caitlyn Jenner on GOP baseball shooting: ‘liberals can’t shoot straight’
‘Will & Grace’ star Debra Messing criticized the reality star’s quip
(Photo courtesy NBC Universal)
Caitlyn Jenner is facing backlash for joking about the GOP baseball practice shooting that left Rep. Steve Scalise (R-La.) hospitalized in critical condition.
While speaking at the College Republican National Committee’s convention on Friday, Jenner gave her thoughts on James Hodgkinson opening fire on the group, which included members of Congress and police officers, on Wednesday.
“First of all, nobody deserves what happened out there,” Jenner began in the video posted on the College Republican Federation of Virginia’s Facebook page. “There’s no justification. There are crazy people in the world. We have to minimize that type of stuff.”
“But as far as people that were injured, it’s an absolute shame. Fortunately, the guy was a really bad shot. Liberals can’t even shoot straight,” Jenner joked.
While the crowd laughed at the quip, Jenner is facing backlash for the comment including from “Will & Grace” star, Debra Messing.
OMG. This is Disgusting. Absolutely shameful. @Caitlyn_Jenner https://t.co/D3ja19bg2R
— Debra Messing (@DebraMessing) June 18, 2017
Jenner, who has not commented on the criticism, spent Father’s Day with her daughters Kendall and Kylie in Beverly Hills.
Scalise’s condition was upgraded from “critical” to “serious” over the weekend.
The Capital Pride Alliance presented the 2026 Capital Pride Honors at “The Audacity Brunch: In Full Fuchsia” at the Four Seasons Hotel Washington, D.C. on Sunday, June 7.
(Washington Blade photos by Landon Shackelford)
Out & About
Congressional Cemetery hosts Gays & Graves
Daylong Pride celebration blends history, remembrance, art and community
Historic Congressional Cemetery will host the second annual “Gays & Graves: A Big Gay Festival” on Sunday, June 14 at 11 a.m.
The event will feature pioneering activist Randy Wicker, the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, and new public art installations and programs celebrating LGBTQ+ history. Gays & Graves is an official partner event of Capital Pride 2026.
This event is a daylong Pride celebration blending history, remembrance, art and community. Visitors can shop from LGBTQ+ and allied artists and makers, experience performances and interactive installations, and engage with programs exploring LGBTQ+ history and lived experience.
For more details, visit the cemetery’s website.
Baltimore Pride is underway, taking place from June 8-14.
The Pride Parade will be on Saturday, June 13 at 12 p.m. at Charles Street & North Avenue, followed by the Pride Block Party at 1 p.m. at Druid Hill Park. And then the Pride Festival will be held on Sunday, June 14 at 12 p.m. at Druid Hill Park.
There will be an array of additional events including: a fashion show, a “Suits and Sneakers” reception and a 5k race, among many other events.
For more details, visit Baltimore Pride’s website.
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