First Lady Jill Biden offered glowing remarks about the opening ceremony at the Paris Olympics this past weekend, even though it faced considerable backlash for seemingly ridiculing the Last Supper.
Leading the U.S. delegation, Biden described the opening ceremony as “extraordinary.” Despite the celebratory atmosphere, athletes from around the world faced heavy rainfall as they made their way along the Seine River on boats.
Biden noted that the United States would need to put in significant effort to surpass the impressive opening ceremony when hosting the games in Los Angeles in 2028.
“Last night was nothing short of spectacular,” Biden expressed in a statement. “The rain didn’t dampen our enthusiasm…. All along, I found myself thinking, oh my gosh, how are we going to top this?”
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First Lady Jill Biden offered glowing remarks about the opening ceremony at the Paris Olympics this past weekend, even though it faced considerable backlash for seemingly ridiculing the Last Supper. (Maja Hitij/Getty Images)
“Certainly, Paris has the Eiffel Tower, but we have Hollywood and the enchanting allure of Hollywood that realizes every dream. I believe we’ll be just fine…. It’s a city where fresh generations of dreamers mold our culture,” she continued.
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“By the conclusion of the 2028 Games, athletes and supporters will see their reflections in Los Angeles,” Biden stated.
The Arc de Triomphe shines during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 26, 2024, in Paris, France. (Lionel Bonaventure/Pool Photo via AP)
Following the event, a number of U.S. and international lawmakers criticized the Paris ceremony, contending that drag queens and performers made a mockery of Leonardo Da Vinci’s renowned painting, the Last Supper, which illustrates the final meal Jesus shared with his disciples.
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“The parody of the Last Supper at last night’s event was shocking and disrespectful to Christians worldwide who viewed the Olympic Games’ opening ceremony,” House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., declared in a post on X. “The ongoing assault on our faith and conventional values has no limits today. Yet, we know that truth and virtue will ultimately prevail.”
Several U.S. and world lawmakers denounced the Paris ceremony after drag queens and artists made a spectacle of the Leonardo DaVinci painting, the Last Supper, which depicts the last meal Jesus had with his apostles. (Christian Liewig – Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)
He then referenced the biblical verse John 1:15, stating, “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.”
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Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini criticized the incident, posting an image juxtaposing the drag queens with the Last Supper.
“Kicking off the Olympics by offending billions of Christians globally was an unfortunate beginning, dear French,” he remarked. “Seedy.”
Fox News’ Greg Wehner contributed to this report
