American professional baseball pitcher, Anthony Bass has been in hot waters recently after he allegedly posted and endorsed a video sharing anti-LGBTQIA+ boycotts.
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On Monday, May 30, 2023, Bass shared a video on his Instagram story which called viewers to sideline Target and Bud Light because the companies promoted LGBTQIA+ Pride campaigns.
The heat and backlash from fans made him take down the video within a matter of minutes. On Tuesday, May 31, 2023, he made a brief statement apologizing for his actions.
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“I recognized yesterday I made a post that was hurtful to the Pride community, which includes friends of mine, and close family members of mine. I am truly sorry for that. I just spoke with my teammates and shared with them my actions yesterday. I apologized to them, and as of right now I am using the Blue Jays’ resources to better educate myself to make better decisions moving forward,” he said.
“The ballpark is for everybody. We include all fans at the ballpark. We want to welcome everybody. That’s all I have to say,” he added.
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