The tweets did not make clear where the photo was taken, and Manning’s friends declined to say. A Twitter spokesperson declined to comment, saying the company did not comment on individual accounts for privacy and security reasons. Manning, who makes her living on the speaking circuit, is fresh off an appearance at an international business conference in Montreal. Known as Bradley Manning at the time of her arrest, she came out as transgender after her 2013 court-martial. She’s claimed she’s genuine in her aim to unseat Sen. Ben Cardin, a Democratic powerbroker in the blue state who is seeking his third Senate term.

Source: National Post May 28, 2018 17:23 UTC