NEVER FORGET: All the Libs Who Fell for the Jussie Smollett Hate Crime Hoax

Democrats, celebs, and journalists jumped to condemn fabricated 
attack

Jussie Smollett, the C-list actor best known for his role as Terry 
Hall in The Mighty Ducks, is finally on trial in Chicago for 
allegedly staging a hate crime against himself in January 2019. He 
is charged with counts of felony disorderly conduct for lying to 
police about the phony attack, which was widely and credulously 
"condemned" by Democratic politicians, journalists, celebrities, and 
other liberals. Hardly any have bothered to amend their statements 
or even remove their initial reactions from social media platforms.

The following is a (non-exhaustive) list of all the libs who 
immediately believed Smollett's absurd story about being recognized 
by two white guys in Make America Great Again hats. According to 
Smollett, his "attackers" had been wandering the streets of Chicago 
in below-freezing conditions at 2 a.m. carrying bleach and a noose 
with the intention of assaulting an obscure celebrity. In fact, the 
white guys in MAGA hats were Nigerian brothers who told police that 
Smollett paid them $3,500 to stage the attack.

Joe Biden

"What happened to Jussie Smollett must never be tolerated in this 
country."

Kamala Harris

"This was an attempted modern day lynching."

Nancy Pelosi

"The racist, homophobic attack on Jussie Smollett is an affront to 
our humanity."

Elizabeth Warren

"The fight for equality isn't over—no one should have to live in 
fear of being beaten on the street because of who they are."

Bernie Sanders

"The racist and homophobic attack on Jussie Smollett is a horrific 
instance of the surging hostility toward minorities around the 
country."

Cory Booker

"The vicious attack on actor Jussie Smollett was an attempted 
modern-day lynching. I'm glad he's safe."

Kirsten Gillibrand

"This is a sickening and outrageous attack, and horribly, it's the 
latest of too many hate crimes against LGBTQ people and people of 
color. We are all responsible for condemning this behavior and every 
person who enables or normalizes it."

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez 

"There is no such thing as ‘racially charged.' This attack was not 
‘possibly' homophobic. It was a racist and homophobic attack."

Eric Swalwell

"What happened to Jussie Smollett is vile and tragic; thankfully, he 
will recover. But hate crimes like this are happening more 
frequently, egged on by careless hate-filled rhetoric."

Al Sharpton

The notorious anti-Semite compared the Smollett incident to the 2015 
mass shooting at the Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, S.C. "We 
can't make people love each other, but we can sure hold them 
accountable if they harm each other."

Nikole Hannah-Jones 

Promoted tweet that asserted Smollett "was attacked because he is 
both black and gay at the same time."

Brian Stelter 

"We may never know what really happened."

Human Rights Campaign

Cited Smollett's allegations as evidence for why "we must address 
the epidemic of violence that disproportionately targets Black LGBTQ 
people."

American Civil Liberties Union

"This isn't the America we want to live in. Our thoughts are with 
Jussie Smollett and all survivors."

John Legend

"Sending love to Jussie and the Smollett family after this horrific 
attack. We support you and pray that you find peace and justice."

Andy Cohen

"THIS IS FUCKED UP TO THE CORE. CATCH THESE EVIL HOMOPHOBES AND LOCK 
THEM UP FOREVER."

Shonda Rhimes

"We ALL have a responsibility to rise up against the ignorance and 
hate out there. If you know who did this, REPORT THEM TO THE 
POLICE."

DeRay McKesson

"I was just in Chicago with Jussie a few days ago & we talked about 
the threats. Today feels surreal. I'm speechless."

Reese Witherspoon

"This is beyond upsetting. What happened to Jussie Smollett is a 
truly horribly racist, homophobic hate crime. I hope we can find an 
end to the hate and fear that plagues this country."

Kevin Bacon

"Jussie you are in our thoughts and we are hoping for a speedy 
recovery. Hate will not win."

Billy Jean King

"The racist, homophobic attack on Jussie Smollett reminds us that 
crimes targeting people for the color of their skin and who they 
love still happen."

Kerry Washington

"DEAR GOD! Prayers and justice for Jussie Smollett."

Viola Davis

"We ALL have to take this racist and homophobic act of violence very 
personally! My arms are around you Jussie Smollett. You are loved!"

Mindy Kaling

"I am disgusted and horrified to hear of the homophobic and racial 
attack on Jussie Smollett last night. Unfortunately, these hateful 
attacks happen way too often."

Olivia Munn

"Jussie Smollett was violently attacked by two white men who poured 
bleach on him and put a noose around his neck. He was targeted for 
being black and for being gay."

Guy Branum

"The attack on Jussie Smollett, like all hate crimes, is an attempt 
to silence and intimidate marginalized people so we won't demand 
equality."

New York Times, Washington Post, NBC News, ABC News, BuzzFeed, Vox

These media outlets, among others, credulously reported Smollett's 
allegations as fact.


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