Tomas Taraba, Slovakia’s deputy prime minister, has decided not to attend the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics. He made this announcement after being upset by the opening ceremony. The Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony caused a huge uproar after featuring a provocative reinterpretation of Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper” with drag queens and a transgender model, set against the River Seine. This bold performance, meant to promote inclusivity and challenge violence, sparked outrage among Christian groups and conservative politicians worldwide. The Paris organizing committee issued an apology, claiming no disrespect was intended, but the controversy continues to stir strong reactions from both supporters and critics, making the event a lightning rod for debates on art, religion, and freedom of expression.

Taraba was set to represent Slovakia at the closing ceremony, but he called the Olympics a “symbol of degenerate decadence” because of what happened at the opening...