Like the former tweet, this take also engendered some very strong pushback. More Twitter users came out, noting the opportunities which America has afforded Kaepernick. Then, others slammed the ex-football player for selective outrage and all-out hatred of the United States.
In their own words:
We’re killing terrorists, bud. I know you’re a spoiled POS that hates America and all…but if you’re seriously going to defend Islamic terrorism please feel free to move to the Middle East where I’m sure you can experience um, whatever you think you’re not finding here. 👌🏻
— Mindy Robinson 🇺🇸 (@iheartmindy) January 5, 2020
There’s nowhere in the world Kaep could’ve made millions playing football. The freedom that made it possible & was paid for with the blood of Americans of all races. He’s shown his gratitude by defending Fidel Castro, Qasem Soleimani and Iran while hating those who keep us safe.
— Robby Starbuck (@robbystarbuck) January 4, 2020
Since yesterday’s tweets, Kaepernick hasn’t shared any new statements. However, in the eyes of many Americans, he’s said quite enough already. Despite Kaepernick’s views on the United States or the military, Qassem Solemani is still dead.
In the wake of the terrorist’s demise, President Trump has warned Iran to watch their threats. Trump moreover maintains that if Iran attacks America in any way, they’ll be hit “very fast and very hard.”
Iran is talking very boldly about targeting certain USA assets as revenge for our ridding the world of their terrorist leader who had just killed an American, & badly wounded many others, not to mention all of the people he had killed over his lifetime, including recently….
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 4, 2020
