Kyle Rittenhouse, the controversial figure who made headlines after fatally shooting two people and injuring a third during civil unrest in Kenosha in 2020, caused a stir once again with his recent comments on the upcoming presidential election.
Less than 12 hours after declaring he would be writing in Ron Paul for president because he believed Donald Trump was not pro-gun enough, Rittenhouse backtracked on his statement. In a new post on his social media account, Rittenhouse claimed he had spoken with Trump’s team and was now fully supporting the former president.
Rittenhouse had initially criticized Trump for not being strong enough on Second Amendment rights, stating that he would not vote for anyone who was not completely uncompromising on the issue. However, after what he described as “productive conversations” with Trump’s team, Rittenhouse changed his tune and urged all gun owners to support Trump in the upcoming election.
The 18-year-old’s flip-flop on his presidential preference sparked debate and discussion online, with many questioning his motives and principles. Rittenhouse’s high-profile case and controversial statements continue to draw attention and scrutiny from the public.
Despite the backlash and confusion surrounding his comments, Rittenhouse’s story remains a focal point in the ongoing debate over gun rights and self-defense laws in America.
