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

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.

TUCKER: "Will you be suing any news organizations?"

KYLE RITTENHOUSE: "We're looking at quite a few, politicians, athletes, celebrities, Whoppi Goldberg is on the list, she called me a murderer after I was acquitted… So is Cenk [Uyhur] from the Young Turks." pic.twitter.com/MULZf38Vkf

— Greg Price (@greg_price11) February 22, 2022

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.

Imagine being called a murderer after you killed people?? How rude… and accurate.

— I am a me expert. (@DebohBrown) February 22, 2022

Kyle Rittenhouse announcing a project to combat lies from media outlets on Tucker Carlson's show is a new level of irony and lack of self-awareness.

— Rex Zane (@rexzane1) February 22, 2022

I hope OJ applies for help from the foundation. He was acquitted too and people called him a murderer.

— What? (@PJ82856) February 22, 2022

Don’t you just love it? Whoopi Goldberg on Kyle Rittenhouse’s list to sue.

— Juanita Broaddrick (@atensnut) February 22, 2022

CNN is in Ukraine, covering an international crisis.

Fox is interviewing Kyle Rittenhouse, who has hurt feelings.

— John Collins (@Logically_JC) February 22, 2022

He has to actually prove malice and their words actually damaged his reputation. Given that his legal defense GoFundMe campaign got roughly a million donors I'd say their claims helped him. The more he does the interviews and speaking gigs the higher he raises the bar for libel.

— Scotty Cameron 🌹🇺🇸 (@ScottySacam97) February 22, 2022

That’s exactly what being acquitted means, look it up

— CastlegateProduction (@CastlegateFilms) February 22, 2022

“Whoopi Goldberg called me mean names!” pic.twitter.com/Ikb2qFdZHz

— Gage Price-Gaw (@GagePriceGaw) February 22, 2022