Wishing for someone to be assassinated is never a joking matter, regardless of the circumstances.
Former ESPN anchor Keith Olbermann is facing backlash on social media for his recent comment regarding Donald Trump.
Olbermann, now a political pundit, took to social media to express his opinion following Trump’s remarks claiming he was treated worse than Abraham Lincoln. Olbermann’s response suggested that one could only “hope” for a similar fate to Trump.
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His comment sparked outrage among many social media users, with some calling for his account to be permanently suspended and accusing him of advocating violence against political opponents.
“Calling for the assassination of political opposition would make you the bad guys… right?” one user commented.
“Wish of harm is against terms of service,” another user pointed out.
Some users reminded Olbermann of Trump’s Secret Service protection, highlighting the seriousness of his statement.
Despite his popularity as a SportsCenter anchor during ESPN’s early days, Olbermann has since become known for his outspoken commentary on Trump and other political topics on social media.
