Tamra Judge is speaking out about a homophobic rant her son Ryan Vieth went on last week on Instagram.
After Tamra was caught “liking” and commenting on a post from Ryan in which he said the world was “COMPLETELY F**KED” after reading a story about a five-year-old boy who was transitioning, the Real Housewives of Orange County star responded to the ongoing backlash she and her son have been receiving with a Martin Luther King Jr. meme.
“The time is always right to do what is right,” it read.
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In the caption, Tamra revealed her thoughts on the ongoing controversy surrounding her son’s disturbing comments, which also included a statement encouraging a Colorado baker to go on a rampage and kill the “transgender f**k” who took him to court after he refused to make a celebratory transition cake.
“I’d like to address the many comments regarding my son Ryan’s posts on Instagram. I have been extremely upset my son would post such a thing. A post that I did NOT see because he took it down immediately knowing it was WRONG,” Tamra wrote.
Ryan’s post about the baker was deleted but a screenshot remains.
As for her own comment about the five-year-old boy who was transitioning, which read, “Wow that’s sad. 5 year old can not make a decision like that,” Tamra said she was reacting from a place of concern.
“Admittedly, I had a concerned ‘mom’ moment when referring to a post about a 5-year-old making life altering decisions. My comment did not come from a place of hate,” she explained. “I’ve encouraged Ryan to make his own amends but in the meantime, I’m extremely sorry, His words were harsh & unacceptable. I have nothing but love & respect for the LGBTQ community….always have always will. I will continue 2019 with a renewal of peace, wellness & love for all.”
The Real Housewives of Orange County will return to Bravo for season 14 later this year.
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