Leftists sent death threats to the judge presiding over the case; they also threatened riots and MSNBC even tried to follow the jurors’ bus earlier this week. However, despite all the death threats and intimidation, the jury reviewed the case, heard both sides, and declared Rittenhouse not guilty on all charges.
During the not guilty verdict, Rittenhouse, in court, teared up and became emotional. Democrats largely reacted to the verdict with outrage, citing it as white supremacy.
This is a curious take on the matter, however. All individuals shot by Rittenhouse were white males, not people of color. Therefore, the narrative of the 18-year-old harboring white supremacist views doesn’t mesh with reality.
Republicans largely noted their support for Rittenhouse’s acquittal. The political right also remarked how the individuals shot by Rittenhouse were physically aggressive towards him; one of them even wielded a handgun and threatened to execute Rittenhouse.
The bottom line
At the end of the day, the jury spoke. Rittenhouse remains acquitted, cleared of all charges, and not guilty. Some individuals have opined the then-17-year-old should not have journeyed to Kenosha.
