C Spire Withdraws Ads from Paris Olympics

C Spire, a prominent American telecommunications company, has withdrawn its advertisements from the Paris 2024 Olympics, citing outrage over a drag queen performance that parodied Leonardo da Vinci's 'The Last Supper' during the opening ceremony. The performance, intended to celebrate inclusivity and the LGBTQ+ community, was criticized by many as a mockery of Christianity. Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves praised C Spire's decision, emphasizing that 'God will not be mocked.' French bishops and politicians also condemned the act, while the ceremony's artistic director, Thomas Jolly, defended it as a gesture of inclusivity. The opening ceremony, held along the Seine River, featured performances by global stars like Lady Gaga and Celine Dion and aimed to blend historic and modern French culture.