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Provided that James Kennedy was lately accused of home violence, this most likely isn’t an excellent time for him to pose for pics with accused rapists (not that there’s ever an excellent time for such madness).
However over the weekend, the previous Vanderpump Guidelines star did precisely that.
As you’ve possible heard by now, MAGA influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate have been allowed again into the nation this week, even supposing they’re at the moment awaiting trial on human trafficking expenses in Romania.
Andrew Tate (left) and his brother Tristan Tate stroll contained in the Court docket of Attraction on October 15, 2024 in Bucharest, Romania. (Photograph by Andrei Pungovschi/Getty Photographs)
Whereas many conservatives have had the nice sense to distance themselves from the Tates, a couple of have welcomed the alleged serial abusers with open arms.
So when Florida launched its personal investigation into the Tates’ alleged legal actions, the brothers hightailed it to Las Vegas, the place they have been feted by such high-profile figures as Dana White, the Hodge twins — and James Kennedy.
The disgraced DJ posed for a selfie with the brothers, however he later deleted it and apologized.
“I regret posting a photo with the Tate brothers at an event last night. I was unfamiliar with their content and the allegations against them. I only knew them as podcasters [who] had posted a viral clip about Vanderpump,” Kennedy wrote.
James Kennedy attends the 2022 MTV Film & TV Awards: UNSCRIPTED at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California and broadcast on June 5, 2022. (Photograph by Presley Ann/Getty Photographs for MTV)
“I have since educated myself and condemn their beliefs,” he added. “I am sorry to all that I offended.”
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Followers have been skeptical of James’ apology from the beginning (at this level, who doesn’t know the take care of the Tate brothers?), and now, Tristan Tate himself has referred to as Kennedy out as a liar.
“Begged and kissed my ass for 30 minutes straight and called me a hero. He knew EXACTLY who I was and what content I made,” Tristan tweeted in response to Kennedy’s claims.
“He’s just a p–sy who can’t handle DMs from woke r–ards. F–k this guy.”
Andrew Tate (left) and his brother Tristan Tate stroll contained in the Court docket of Attraction on October 15, 2024 in Bucharest, Romania. (Photograph by Andrei Pungovschi/Getty Photographs)
Sure, it feels like James simply discovered the exhausting approach that he selected to align himself with two really horrible human beings.
And now he’ll should take care of the fallout from his selections on two fronts:
His sane followers are livid that he selected to endorse the Tate brothers, and the Tates’ military of supporters are a notoriously loud and hateful bunch, they usually’ve now set their sights on James.
James experiences main backlash following silly publish
“I’ve always been a fan, James. I’ve rooted for you since the start but this will be the last time. The Tate Brothers? Wow,” reads one touch upon Kennedy’s newest Instagram publish.
James Kennedy attends the 4th annual Vanderpump Canine Basis Gala at Taglyan Cultural Complicated on November 21, 2019 in Hollywood, California. (Photograph by Tibrina Hobson/Getty Photographs)
“Posing with the Tate brothers? I hope you become obsolete,” one other added.
“Now you’ve really gone and shit the bed. Hanging out and posting pics of human traffickers?? Bye,” a 3rd chimed in.
“Rooted for you James but Tate Brothers is another level. Unfollowed. Educate yourself,” a fourth advised.
You get the thought. It’s unclear why so many individuals have been nonetheless supporting James Kennedy after the various, many different examples of his horrendous conduct.
However evidently a lot of them have now seen the sunshine.
