Teacher of the year: how a gay teacher won Donald Trump
'17.06.2017'
Source: NPR
The teacher of the year Rhode Island 2017, who is a member of the LGBT community, was photographed with homophobic Donald Trump and US First Lady Melania Trump at the White House, reports NPR.
Nikos snapshot posted on his page in Facebook.
Jannopoulos stressed that Donald Trump, who does not support the minority sex, was not opposed to taking a photo with him.
Note that the teacher’s jacket was wearing a rainbow ribbon in honor of the March of Equality, which takes place in many countries around the world.
This shot circled the network and caused an ambiguous reaction from Internet users.
Many were surprised that the US president, who is homophobic, calmly agreed to take a picture with a gay man.
Also, the highlight of the teacher's image was a lacy fan.
“My partner once bought this fan as a souvenir on a trip to Venice. Five years ago I found this fan and have been using it in my daily life ever since. I am very affectionate, and this is my peculiarity. I've always been more feminine than many boys. Now, as an adult, I have adapted to my strange identity. Therefore, the fan symbolizes self-acceptance in society, which is not always ready to accept it, ”said Yiannopoulos.
Nikos noted that Donald appreciated his fan:
“I opened it when I entered the office, because I am very cheeky. And Trump immediately praised him. He said: "I like the fan!". He told me that I have a great style. Then, when we were going to take a picture, they told me that I should lower the fan. That's exactly what I did. But when it came time for a photo, I just asked the president: “Do you mind if I use a fan for a photo?”. He replied: "Absolutely." So I pulled out my fan and stood in my position. ”
Also, Nikos Jannopoulos spoke about his amazing anchor-like necklace:
“This is the symbol of Rhode Island, which is common throughout the state. Its meaning bears the state motto, which is based on the biblical verse - this hope is the anchor of the soul. This is a wonderful verse that applies to people of all faiths and is especially significant for sexual minorities. For those in the marginalized group, hope is the last thing you leave. "
Note that the teacher came to the White House along with other teachers of the year to receive his award. In an interview with reporters, he noted that he appreciates his students very much:
“The teaching profession was the greatest thing that ever happened to me. Every day I go to the classroom, excited and excited to be there and be exalted. I am not the best teacher in my state. I am not the most advanced. But I really care about my students, and they have a lot in common with me. ”
