Larry Johnson, a former NFL running back known for his time with the Kansas City Chiefs, has been drawing criticism for his controversial tweets. These tweets include Holocaust denial, support of Hitler, and anti-Semitic themes. Recently, he has also spread conspiracy theories about celebrity deaths, like suggesting LeBron James made a “blood sacrifice” for the Los Angeles Lakers to win the 2020 NBA Finals by causing Kobe Bryant’s death.
In response to the tragic mass shooting in Colorado, Johnson took to Twitter claiming that the government has “winter soldiers” who instigate chaos to push for changes in gun laws. He referenced the FBI’s prior investigation of the Orlando mass shooter before the Pulse Nightclub attack, implying a connection to revising gun laws.
Johnson’s reference to ‘Winter Soldier’ alludes to the character from the movie “Captain America: The Winter Soldier”. In the movie, the Winter Soldier is portrayed as a Soviet assassin programmed to carry out covert missions for a government agency.
Social media had mixed reactions to Johnson’s claims, with some users questioning the credibility of the FBI in preventing such incidents and others expressing doubt about the effectiveness of proposed gun law revisions.
Overall, Johnson’s tweets continue to spark controversy and discussion on social media platforms like Twitter.
