Unknown Mortal Orchestra Frontman Criticized for Caitlyn Jenner Joke

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Unknown Mortal Orchestra's Ruban Nielson made what some are calling a transphobic joke about Caitlyn Jenner, which the band's frontman says was a response to the reality star's stance in supporting Ted Cruz.

Late on Thursday night, Nielson wrote the following message on Twitter, calling Caitlyn by her former name and seemingly poking fun at her:

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