Caitlyn Jenner Celebrates Her Independence in July 4 Post

Caitlyn Jenner took to her Twitter account Saturday to wish her followers and fans a happy Independence Day.

And the former athlete, whose coming out as a woman sparked a social media phenomenon and gave fresh visibility to transgender Americans, paid tribute to the United States as a beacon of freedom and tolerance.

“Proud to be an American,” she wrote, in a twist on Lee Greenwood’s famous patriotic song, “where at least I am free to be me.”

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