Former CNN anchor Soledad O’Brien was torched on social media after slamming Tucker Carlson as a “racist.”
Carlson commented about how some people “can’t say what they think because they’ll be punished,” following a violent Antifa demonstration last week outside of his Washington, D.C. home.
People feel like they have to shut up. That they can’t say what they think because they’ll be punished. This has a chilling effect on everyone’s ability to speak and think freely. pic.twitter.com/YOAtTAhMNc
— Tucker Carlson (@TuckerCarlson) November 9, 2018
The host of “Tucker Carlson Tonight” spoke with Fox News colleague Brian Kilmeade, calling into his own show from a previously planned vacation. He weighed in on the violent Antifa protesters who gathered in front of his house, terrifying his wife who was home alone at the time.
People feel like they have to shut up. That they can’t say what they think because they’ll be punished. This has a chilling effect on everyone’s ability to speak and think freely. pic.twitter.com/YOAtTAhMNc
— Tucker Carlson (@TuckerCarlson) November 9, 2018
Instead of condemning the violent mob, organized by the Antifa group Smash Racism DC, O’Brien unloaded on Carlson in a tweet, essentially victim-shaming the Fox News host she accused of having a “white supremacist position.”
Yes well when you’re a racist, saying what you think might end up ousting you from your job. So yes, people will bash you when you take the white supremacist position that diversity is not a strength. Don’t be a racist. https://t.co/r2e67Y4MBU
— Soledad O’Brien (@soledadobrien) November 10, 2018
The backlash was immediate.
What the hell is wrong with you?
— ℂ????????, ?? ? ????? ???? (@pipandbaby) November 12, 2018
You can’t even define the word “racist” Soledad. So just shut the hell up until you know what you’re talking about …. if ever.
— Neal Boortz (@Talkmaster) November 11, 2018
Bravo – Soledad has lost her marbles and embarrassed herself here. Well said. ?
— Adam Penning (@Adam_Penning) November 11, 2018
Twitter users reminded the 52-year-old television anchor that the race-card is “old and worn out” and she should be ashamed of attacking Carlson for having opinions that differ from her own.
The Dems are playing the racist card hard, with a double down mentality. The new thing is “racist by association” it’s part of the kick’m while they’re down plan.
— Jamie Wishert (@jwishert) November 11, 2018
It’s just insane that you say Tucker is a ‘racist’ just because he doesn’t agree with your crap socialist agenda. The things people like you say have lost all meaning. Your logic is so flawed and just crazy.
— ?erroneous? (@ErrGnomeOus) November 11, 2018
demanding compliance and promoting diversity in same breath #void
— Loretta Westin (@MRSWestin) November 11, 2018
A disgraceful reply You need serious mental health help if you think there is ANY excuse for violence directed at Carlson or anyone you disagree with as you, media and Dems are urging #Antifa #Violence #Media #Democrats #FanningtheFlames
— Kim Seefeld (@KAS_SB) November 11, 2018
I wonder if you would feel the same way if this happened to you
If a mob of angry people who disagreed with you began to break down your door I don’t think you would support them
You would be scared and angry as you should be
Your response is an embarrassment to humanity
— Enjoy The Search (@EnjoyTheSearch) November 11, 2018
So tired of hearing people use the term racist to define anyone who has an opinion different than theirs. Stop throwing out insults and grow up enough to participate in discussions with those who think differently than you.
— Elbeewahoo (@Elbee24) November 11, 2018
… furthermore your tweet is borderline cheering on the physical attacks on @TuckerCarlson family and you should be ashamed of yourself and so should your employer who presumably approves of your tweets and talking points. Shame on you.
— Paul “The Book Guy” Alves (@PaulTheBookGuy) November 11, 2018
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