Adam Rippon rules out a White House visit, as he wouldn't be “welcome”
Adam Rippon rules out a White House visit, as he wouldn't be “welcome”
- Earlier this week, it was announced that Adam Rippon would be the first openly gay athlete to represent the US at the Winter Olympics. And now he's announced that he would turn down an invitation from the White House. Speaking to the BBC, Rippon said: “It's our duty, as athletes, to be role models.
- Earlier this week, it was announced that Adam Rippon would be the first openly gay athlete to represent the US at the Winter Olympics. And now he's announced that he would turn down an invitation from the White House. Speaking to the BBC, Rippon said: “It's our duty, as athletes, to be role models.