Cyrus Langhorne
President Donald Trump is making sure he has time this week. The head of state has hopped on social media to blast ESPN host Jemele Hill.
The Trumpster took to Twitter Tuesday (October 10) to single out Hill for hurting ESPN’s ratings.
With Jemele Hill at the mike, it is no wonder ESPN ratings have "tanked," in fact, tanked so badly it is the talk of the industry!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 10, 2017
Why is the NFL getting massive tax breaks while at the same time disrespecting our Anthem, Flag and Country? Change tax law!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 10, 2017
A big salute to Jerry Jones, owner of the Dallas Cowboys, who will BENCH players who disrespect our Flag."Stand for Anthem or sit for game!"
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 10, 2017
Over the last 24 hours, various hip-hop personalities have rallied support for Jemele.
Earlier the same day, ESPN issued a statement on Hill’s two-week suspension for a social media violation.
“Jemele Hill has been suspended for two weeks for a second violation of our social media guidelines,” ESPN said in a statement. “She previously acknowledged letting her colleagues and company down with an impulsive tweet. In the aftermath, all employees were reminded of how individual tweets may reflect negatively on ESPN and that such actions would have consequences. Hence this decision.” (Statement)
A couple nights ago, Jemele raised eyebrows after publicly calling out the Dallas Cowboys’ ownership for telling players they couldn’t disrespect the National Anthem.
Don't ask Dak, Dez & other Cowboys players to protest. A more powerful statement is if you stop watching and buying their merchandise.
— Jemele Hill (@jemelehill) October 9, 2017
If you strongly reject what Jerry Jones said, the key is his advertisers. Don't place the burden squarely on the players. https://t.co/Gc48kchkuv
— Jemele Hill (@jemelehill) October 9, 2017
This play always work. Change happens when advertisers are impacted. If you feel strongly about JJ's statement, boycott his advertisers. https://t.co/LFXJ9YQe74
— Jemele Hill (@jemelehill) October 9, 2017
https://twitter.com/SymoneDSanders/status/917475134084173824
So ESPN suspends Jemele Hill. Now if you don't think theres a war on African Americans in this country. You're living under a rock.
— Tim McTyer 🏁 (@timmctyer) October 9, 2017
This Jemele Hill suspension is one of several recent attempts to silence and intimidate Black people who dare resist. Pay attention folks.
— 😷Derrick Clifton (@DerrickClifton) October 9, 2017
@espn is doing @jemelehill dirty just like @nfl is Blackballing Kap. Hard to express your opinions when you are black or brown. #Retaliation
— Rep. Christopher Rosario (@reprosario128) October 9, 2017
Details on ESPN Suspending Jemele Hill For Speaking The Truth About The NFL, Jerry Jones & Racism on Twitter https://t.co/fvQ2W3cGub pic.twitter.com/vx0lA7V4xi
— Robert Littal BSO (@BSO) October 9, 2017
