We’ve seen some amazing media hot takes in the wake of the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse, but Maria Shriver has started the “how can I explain this to my kids” phase of acceptance:
Incredible 1-2 punch here pic.twitter.com/5q9sXvxXEf
— Alex Griswold (@HashtagGriswold) November 20, 2021
It sure it. There are two tweets, and here’s the first:
I’m trying to take a beat to digest the Rittenhouse verdict. My son just asked me how it’s possible that he didn’t get charged for anything. How is that possible? I don’t have an answer for him.
— Maria Shriver (@mariashriver) November 20, 2021
Shriver would also like the jury to explain themselves:
The idea that someone could be out with a semi-automatic weapon, kill people, and walk is stunning. I look forward to hearing from the jury. This is a moment for them to explain how they came to their decision.
— Maria Shriver (@mariashriver) November 20, 2021
First of all, “why wasn’t he charged?” Um…
He was charged. That’s why he was on trial. https://t.co/32NqQJvcDU pic.twitter.com/USwGTiWpYi
— Montana Department of Organic Flammability (@MontanaDOOF) November 20, 2021
NBC anchor confused as to why Rittenhouse wasn’t “charged” after being charged, tried and exonerated. https://t.co/LrOjDd12bP
— John (@Bearcat50) November 20, 2021
The left really is filled with the dumbest people.
Kyle was charged with five counts of murder. Kinda why there was a trial.
It's amazing just how vapid these people are. https://t.co/5eoEyEiQF9
— Don Kedick (@CeeGeeThree2) November 20, 2021
Shriver could start by explaining that Rittenhouse was charged, just not convicted. She should also explain why he wasn’t convicted (as if).
And we have officially entered the "apocryphal conversation with offspring" stage of the event. https://t.co/Vg8dkJtSyg
— Bohemio of the Reeeeing Twenties (@El__Bohemio) November 20, 2021
You don’t need to hear from the jury. You just… I don’t know… need to learn one fact about the case. Then you’ll know.
— John Malone (@JohnMaloneHS) November 20, 2021
The Rich, Elite, Well-Connected member of a family demands to hear an explanation from a jury composed of every-day citizens.
Talk about privilege.
Rich, Upper-class Privilege. https://t.co/JZFzTx6MZ5
— Ben Aksar (My Pronouns? I Trust You) (@BenAksar) November 20, 2021
The idea that someone could drive into some water, leave a person behind to drown/suffocate, and then get a lifetime job as a US Senator is stunning. I look forward to hearing from the jury…oh wait, he was never tried. https://t.co/eua0FfWSeN
— Physics Geek (@physicsgeek) November 20, 2021
Tell me you didn't watch a second of testimony and know exactly zero about the evidence in this trial without telling me.
Honestly, for someone purportedly in the news business, this is pathetic.
— Physics Geek (@physicsgeek) November 20, 2021
Maybe Shriver wasn’t clear on all the facts of the case because she was exposed completely to mainstream media coverage.