Because {(1) Trump brought up the idea Rittenhouse was defending himself and (2) some people are making KR out to be a hero} most media are afraid to admit or consider that Rosenbaum could have been the aggressor, and KR was retreating.... https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/dont-bring-your-guns-to-town-son
...from a violent aggressor who had armed compatriots, until Rosenbaum got close and his compatriot fired. Only then did KR turn and shoot.
Mentioning this doesn't make KR a hero, doesn't excuse his recklessness in showing up. But ignoring the context... https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/dont-bring-your-guns-to-town-son
...My FB friends who consume only major left-of-center MSM have no idea KR was being chased, Rosenbaum was aggressive, violent, and angry, both times his pursuers were armed. If KR is acquitted, or charges dropped, they will be shocked and furious. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/dont-bring-your-guns-to-town-son
...it's a sensitive issue with many uncertainties, so people who think they know the answer will respond that I'm defending KR. I'm not. I'm pleading with reporters to include the context that will deter readers from jumping to conclusions. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/dont-bring-your-guns-to-town-son
This Q is typical, and it reflects media failures. Did you know Rittenhouse was retreating at the time of the first shooting, and appears to have been trying to leave the whole area, maybe turn himself into the police when he was chased down the 2nd time? https://twitter.com/GRIFdotJS/status/1301479848716783618
...And I'm not operating off obscure sources. If you "know" that KR is a predatory killer, and you don't want to read my piece linked above, I'll suggest you take in 2 things I link there.
First read this piece of truly excellent journalism by the NYT: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/27/us/kyle-rittenhouse-kenosha-shooting-video.html
Second, watch this video from earlier in the night of Jo Jo Rosenbaum, the man chasing KR when KR first turned to shoot. Then consider that the videos of that shooting begin with JoJo chasing KR, and an apparent ally of JoJo firing first. https://twitter.com/Julio_Rosas11/status/1298857915202314240
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