Lebron James is one of the most outspoken athletes in NBA history. When something is happening that involves culture, he isn’t afraid to state his opinion. Often times his statements are met with much backlash from the republican leaning individuals, and the trend continues with Lebron’s comments about Kyle Rittenhouse crying in court.
Conservatives React to Lebron James Mocking Kyle Rittenhouse Crying on the Stand During Court Trial
Yesterday Lebron James posted a tweet mocking Kyle Rittenhouse crying in court saying,
“What tears????? I didn’t see one. Man knock it off! That boy ate some lemon heads before walking into court.”
He added three laughing emojis to his statement.
For reference here is the video of Kyle Rittenhouse crying on the stand. It definitely seemed like he might be fake crying to gain sympathy of the jury. A technique many people use during trials in hopes of getting a better outcome.
In reaction to Lebron James mocking Kyle Rittenhouse, conservatives accused Lebron James of attacking a kid who defended himself, since Kyle Rittenhouse was 17 when he shot two people dead during the Jacob Blake protest in what he still claims was self defense.
Ben Shapiro criticized Lebron James mocking Kyle Rittenhouse saying he was defender of the Chinese government’s tyranny,
“Lebron, great defender of the Chinese government’s tyranny, also happens to be an unparalleled dumpster fire in the field of criminal justice.”
Lavern Spicer accused Lebron James of promoting slavery in China, and mocking a kid who defended himself legally by saying,
“So glad LeBron James could take a break from promoting slavery in China (that he benefits from!) to mock a kid who defended himself legally.”
J.D. Vance called Lebron James a coward and one of the most vile public figures in the country for mocking Kyle Rittenhouse by saying,
“Here’s a wealthy grown man making fun of a kid, as that kid recounted being attacked. Lebron is one of the most vile public figures in our country. Total coward.”
Many people on social media are shocked at the backlash Lebron James is receiving for his comments about Kyle Rittenhouse crying on the stand in court. Considering he shot two people dead, and some evidence indicating it might not have been self defense, some people can’t fathom how a public figure would defend Kyle Rittenhouse on social media.
What do you think was LeBron James out of line for mocking Kyle Rittenhouse? Was this one of those moments where his critique of the trial was better left unsaid?
One thing that’s for sure is Lebron hasn’t taken down his tweet, so the backlash from conservatives doesn’t bother him at all. He seems to be standing behind his statement.
Author: JordanThrilla Staff
