Kyle Rittenhouse Appeared On Fox News To Tell Tucker Carlson He's Starting A Foundation To Hold Media Outlets Accountable Sparking Outrage Online

Kyle Rittenhouse, the shooter involved in the 2020 Kenosha, Wisconsin Shootings, has resurfaced in the media this week regarding a new foundation he's started that will "hold media outlets accountable" for the alleged defamation of his character.

He stated this in a recent segment of the Fox News primetime show Tucker Carlson Tonight, namedropping politicians and celebrities on his list, including Whoopi Goldberg and many others.

Since the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse in November 2021, the 19-year-old has become a conservative and second-amendment symbol, appearing on talk shows and in interviews frequently, like on the podcast You Are Here in December 2021 where he denounced NBA player LeBron James for tweeting about him crying in an insincere manner.

However, the most recent development in his ongoing publicity has sparked increased outrage on Twitter and elsewhere online. During yesterday's episode of Tucker Carlson Tonight, Rittenhouse hinted at suing multiple politicians, celebrities and athletes who aided in the defamation of his character. He was asked by Carlson who he would be suing in the coming months, only to namedrop people like Whoopi Goldberg and Cenk Uyhur from The Young Turks, who he stated called him a "murderer" post-verdict — a verdict that found him not guilty on all counts.

Reactions and memes ensued, inspired by the video clip, with many people upset by Rittenhouse's decision to take action. Some found his sentiments and values "tone-deaf" while others took to cracking jokes about Whoopi Goldberg being mentioned. Users also brought up other, notorious "not guilty" verdicts like OJ Simpson's, ironically hinting that Simpson should also set up his own foundation. But while many were outraged by the appearance, others took his side and applauded his efforts.