Twitter Isn’t Buying Israel Broussard’s Apology for His Racist and Problematic Tweets
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By Carl Samson
Israel Broussard has apologized for
In a tweet on Wednesday, the 22-year-old actor said that the controversy has been “a pivotal life lesson” and vowed to become “a more informed and educated version” of himself.
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“I am deeply sorry for my inappropriate and insensitive words and likes on social media. I take full responsibility for my actions and I sincerely apologize.
“This has been a pivotal life lesson for me. I am dedicated to becoming a more informed and educated version of myself.”
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Broussard received flak for posting a slew of racist and problematic tweets regarding Japan, #BlackLivesMatter, and women, among others.
Additionally, the actor reportedly “liked” controversial tweets, including one which claimed that the Sandy Hook massacre was “staged” to “traumatize” and “disarm the public.”
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While some accepted Broussard’s apology, many were left unsatisfied.
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Users pointed out that he was only sorry because his tweets were discovered.
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Others are simply not buying it.
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