DeSean Jackson Catches Heat For Anti-Semitic Instagram Posts
Speedy Dummy: DeSean Jackson Catches Heat For Anti-Semitic Instagram Posts, Sends Twitter Into A Tailspin
Reading that DeSean Jackson Hitler post pic.twitter.com/A1WpSiBqNM
— Fink (@finksta9) July 7, 2020
Philadelphia Eagles receiver DeSean Jackson is catching heat for anti-semitic Instagram posts that featured a quote attributed to Hitler that said “white Jews “will blackmail America. [They] will extort America, their plan for world domination won’t work if the Negroes know who they were”–no, seriously.
He also shared anti-Coronavirus comments and featured Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan (who’s widely considered anti-Semitic) on his main feed.
DeSean Jackson has been promoting anti-Semite Louis Farrakhan on his Instagram page.
He hasen't trended for even second today.
Wtf @Eagles @nflcommish @NFL pic.twitter.com/HMw4tzRhj1
— Greg Price (@greg_price11) July 7, 2020
In an effort to get ahead of the backlash, the 3-time Pro Bowler posted this apology saying he “really didn’t realize what this passage [attributed to Hitler] was saying” and that he was “sorry for any hurt I have caused.”
https://instagram.com/p/CCWKmvjFTAG/
This comes after he initially said the posts were taken “the wrong way.”
“Anyone who feels I have hate towards the Jewish community took my post the wrong way,” he posted on his Instagram story along with the highlighted passage that was attributed to Hitler. “I have no hatred in my heart toward no one!! Equality. Equality.” At the end, he added raised fist emojis in multiple skin tones.
The Eagles organization responded by calling Jackson’s posts “offensive, harmful and absolutely appalling” and said the team would take “appropriate action.” Team owner Jeffrey Lurie and general manager Howie Roseman are Jewish.
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) July 7, 2020
The NFL followed with a statement calling Jackson’s comments “highly inappropriate, offensive and divisive and stand in stark contrast to the NFL’s values of respect, equality and inclusion.” The league said it has been in contact with the Eagles on the matter.
At this point, it’s not looking too good for the flashy receiver who signed a three-year deal last March after returning to the storied franchise.
Reading that DeSean Jackson Hitler post pic.twitter.com/A1WpSiBqNM
— Fink (@finksta9) July 7, 2020
Hit the flip for the Twitter hysteria, fan reactions and outrage over his offensive Instagram comments.
Eagles coach and GM after reading Desean Jackson was quoting Hitler: pic.twitter.com/AhnQj8dewk
— Tampa Bay Cray (@tampabaycray813) July 7, 2020
“Eagles coach and GM after reading Desean Jackson was quoting Hitler:” – exactly this
Reading that DeSean Jackson Hitler post pic.twitter.com/A1WpSiBqNM
— Fink (@finksta9) July 7, 2020
“Reading that DeSean Jackson Hitler post” – what was he thinking??
Desean Jackson pic.twitter.com/efR0JeXsAv
— CEO For OnlySimps.Com (@realprinceblue) July 7, 2020
“Desean Jackson” – our same reaction
Riley Cooper and DeSean Jackson today pic.twitter.com/aulPccOiZu
— Notorious JOE (@JoePopBrand) July 7, 2020
“Riley Cooper and DeSean Jackson today” – what Riley did was wayyyy worse and he stayed on the team
Desean Jackson: pic.twitter.com/TpUrakkkuC
— Ahduhmm (@AB3127_) July 7, 2020
“Desean Jackson:” – there’s an Office meme for everything
Just saw the DeSean Jackson IG story pic.twitter.com/KLnJNc6ZJ5
— Rohan Singh (@haan_singh91) July 7, 2020
“ust saw the DeSean Jackson IG story” – just when you thought celebs were done self-canceling themselves in 2020
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Desean jackson trying to enter the Eagles facility tomorrow for zoom meetings pic.twitter.com/LKEs92cA1y
— john (@iam_johnw) July 7, 2020
“Desean jackson trying to enter the Eagles facility tomorrow for zoom meetings” – it miiiight be a wrap
**checks trending tab**
**sees DeSean Jackson is trending**
**Sees WHY DeSean Jackson is trending**
Can you be any more of an ass? pic.twitter.com/ozKgIM47Hr
— Jahmal (@JahmalKennedy) July 7, 2020
“**checks trending tab**
**sees DeSean Jackson is trending**
**Sees WHY DeSean Jackson is trending**
Can you be any more of an a**?” – don’t think it’s possible
Me seeing White people tryna cancel desean Jackson pic.twitter.com/3tlFFlgdTb
— Mike (@Olmikelaaawry) July 7, 2020
“Me seeing White people tryna cancel desean Jackson” – we’re interested to see what happens next
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