Lesbian Rep. Angie Craig took this hunky photo tradition & made it queer

Lesbian Rep. Angie Craig (D-MN) is celebrating the Minnesota State Fair by continuing a tradition led by prior state officials, and fans of her are cheering her on.

Last week, Craig posted a photo of her on X surrounded by shirtless firefighters while being held by a strong female firefighter. She thanked the firefighters in the local community in the post.

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Put my own spin on an @amyklobuchar and @TinaSmithMN State Fair photo tradition!
 
Thanks to all the amazing firefighters in our community. pic.twitter.com/1JyCHHWWqf

— Angie Craig (@AngieCraigMN) August 29, 2024

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This post is a reference to a trend started by Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) where, during last year’s State Fair, she posted a picture of herself to social media surrounded by shirtless, muscular firefighters at the Minnesota AFL-CIO union location.

State Fair pro tip: You don’t want to miss the Minnesota firefighters at the @MNAFLCIO. pic.twitter.com/O3auZqdkGN

— Amy Klobuchar (@amyklobuchar) August 25, 2023

Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) posted a follow-up picture of her with many of the same firefighters as well, including the same female firefighter from Craig’s post.

Can confirm. https://t.co/T3E9d01qZc pic.twitter.com/eY5R8uX1fv

— Ilhan Omar (@IlhanMN) August 25, 2023

Klobuchar brought some attention to the firefighters again this year, expressing her excitement for this year’s State Fair by sharing last year’s photo with the shirtless firefighters.

FIRED up to return to the Minnesota State Fair 🔥 https://t.co/88ojYm79p1

— Amy Klobuchar (@amyklobuchar) August 23, 2024

Sen. Tina Smith (D-MN) then replied to that repost, showing herself surrounded by the firefighters.

Can confirm: the Minnesota State Fair is on 🔥. https://t.co/1QAOg4N2iZ pic.twitter.com/lcCWhPKOUF

— Tina Smith (@TinaSmithMN) August 25, 2024

People are reacting with celebrations for Craig’s lesbian joy in the latest addition to a new political tradition.

“You are an icon,” one person wrote.

you are an icon

— Sarah S (@crumr018) August 29, 2024

“Amazing. It did seem there was a twinkle in your eye when my family and I met you in the Education Building yesterday!”

Amazing. It did seem there was a twinkle in your eye when my family and I met you in the Education Building yesterday!

— Christina (@99Irishgirl) August 29, 2024

“Queen 👸🏻”

Queen 👸🏻

— Erin Cohan (@erincohan) August 29, 2024

“I need to visit the MN State Fair. Why don’t other state fairs have photo ops with firefighters? Could raise a lot of money and community support.”

I need to visit the MN State Fair. Why don’t other state fairs have photo ops with firefighters? Could raise a lot of money and community support.

— Brad (@bctampa75) August 29, 2024

“I need to go to Minnesota!!!”

I need to go to Minnesota!!!

— Chelsea (@chelseaGAgirl) August 30, 2024

“Minneota women politicians are setting a high bar for other states. But we’re still waiting for Amy Klobuchar’s 2024 union photo!”

Minneota women politicians are setting a high bar for other states.

But we're still waiting for Amy Klobuchar's 2024 union photo!

— Janice Hough (@leftcoastbabe) August 29, 2024

This year, the Minnesota State Fair faced multiple challenges due to the weather, including tornadoes, intense heat, and pouring rain. Festivities are still ongoing, with many having celebrated in the midst of the weather.

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