President Obama supports Caitlyn Jenner
President Barack Obama has joined stars including Lady Gaga, Demi Moore and Susan Sarandon in praising Caitlyn Jenner after she revealed her new identity yesterday. The US leader has lent his support to the former Olympian - who was known as Bruce Jenner before undergoing gender transition treatment - and her ''story''. Responding to a tweet from Caitlyn introducing herself, the president wrote: ''It takes courage to share your story. Your story matters in the fight for LGBT rights.'' A huge number of stars have spoken out on Twitter to support Caitlyn since her new female identity was unveiled in Vanity Fair magazine yesterday. Ellen wrote: ''My hope for the world is that we can all be as brave as @Caitlyn_Jenner.'' Lena quipped: ''I just want Caitlyn Jenner to take me out and teach me how to drive a stick shift in heels.'' Other stars who posted messages of support included Kerry Washington, Jenny McCarthy and Alyssa Milano...
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