KONY 2012’s Jason Russell Tells Oprah He’s ‘Theatrical’ When She Asks If He’s Gay
Oprah interviewed Jason Russell and asked, “There were all these other rumors that you were gay.” Jason Russell, the creator of the viral video campaign KONY 2012 who disappeared after he was found running around into the streets naked and possibly masturbating. Russell’s response was twofold: “I’ve heard those rumors,” and, “I’m theatrical.”
And let’s be clear: there was no outright denial.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=I1SIzuxmmQE%3Fversion%3D3%26hl%3Den_US
Russell, who created the Invisible Children foundation has come under much scrutiny, accused also of inappropriate use of the donations his charity received, but perhaps the most damning event occurred when Russell was caught on tape calling his organization a “Trojan Horse†that will allow him to enter the secular world and introduce Christian fundamentalism, according to a report published by Truth Wins Out founder Wayne Besen.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=JTpQIc0hBUw%3Fversion%3D3%26hl%3Den_US

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