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Actor who falsely claimed attack by Trump supporters says he’d have been believed “if I had said it was a Muslim”

Feb 15, 2019 8:00 am By Robert Spencer

Chicago Police have announced that Jussie Smollett’s phone records “do not meet the burden for a criminal investigation.” His story was absurd from the start: MAGA-hat wearing thugs were supposedly roaming around — in Chicago! — in sub-zero temperatures — with bleach and a noose, just looking for him to wander randomly out at 2AM in search of a sandwich. But as his story fell apart bit by bit, Smollett has apparently decided to dig in and double down — at least until Chicago Police announced that the attack was staged. Yesterday Smollett claimed that he wasn’t believed because he said his attackers were white Trump supporters, and if he had said they were Muslim, then the doubters would have come around.

This is just the opposite of reality. The establishment media is avid for news of white, Trump-supporting terrorists and thugs. In December 2016, Yasmin Seweid, a Muslim girl in New York City, made international headlines by claiming that she was attacked on the subway by white Trump supporters. She made it all up. On the other hand, when Muslims are the perpetrators of jihad attacks, the media does all it can to obscure that fact, or to claim that the jihadis were mentally ill or had some motive other than jihad.

Jussie Smollett says those questioning his account are racially motivated:

“If I had said it was a Muslim, or a Mexican, or someone black, I feel like the doubters would have supported me much more” pic.twitter.com/n0JZ4CRJYW

— Jon Levine (@LevineJonathan) February 14, 2019

“After Jussie Smollett TV Appearance, Police Say They Found Men in Video,” by Sopan Deb, New York Times, February 14, 2019:

Jussie Smollett, a star of the Fox television show “Empire” who said late last month that he had been assaulted by two men yelling homophobic and racial slurs in downtown Chicago, told “Good Morning America” that he was “pissed off” by the attack and those who doubted his story.

The comments came Thursday in his first interview about the incident. Hours after the segment was broadcast, the Chicago police said they were interrogating two men believed to be the persons of interest seen in surveillance video images released in late January. They are currently not considered suspects in the incident, which is being investigated as a possible hate crime.

“It feels like if I had said it was a Muslim, or a Mexican, or someone black, I feel like the doubters would have supported me much more,” Smollett told ABC’s Robin Roberts. “A lot more.”…

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  1. Emilie Green says

    Feb 15, 2019 at 8:06 am

    Fake noose was fake news all along

    • Don McKellar says

      Feb 15, 2019 at 8:52 am

      Ha! Excellent!

  2. Yorkshire Kufir says

    Feb 15, 2019 at 8:08 am

    Don’t believe him, muslims don’t claim acts of senseless violence because they are in trump’s country.

    • Yorkshire Kufir says

      Feb 15, 2019 at 8:09 am

      They claim to be in muhammed’s country instead.

  3. Charles says

    Feb 15, 2019 at 8:14 am

    We’d believe you if your story was plausible and if there was evidence. Instead there is far more evidence that it was a fabrication for media attention. We live in a dishonorable culture where people like Jussie Smollett can seek attention in the media by smearing and lying about the hated class. I also doubt the alleged Trump supporter who lamely attacked the BBC camera crew at Trump’s rally in Texas. It was a scene right out of Saul Alinsky’s “Rules for Radicals”. Nobody knew who the disrupter was, so they ran with the narrative rather than the vetted truth. “Hoaxed” is a great movie I urge everybody to watch.

    • James Hilborn says

      Feb 15, 2019 at 10:08 am

      He should have ditched the Subway sandwich that somehow remained in his hand.

      • carolyne says

        Feb 15, 2019 at 12:17 pm

        Maybe after beating him up and the noose and all the thugs gave him a Subway sandwich

  4. Niemoller says

    Feb 15, 2019 at 8:15 am

    This guy is a paranoid delusional with a narcissistic complex and a big chip on his shoulder. He’s not sure what reality is, but he’s scrambling to create one that fits his politics.

  5. Robbins says

    Feb 15, 2019 at 8:22 am

    So when does he get charged for making a false police report?

    • Dawne says

      Feb 15, 2019 at 1:36 pm

      Just what I was about to post

  6. somehistory says

    Feb 15, 2019 at 8:45 am

    I had never heard of this “star” before. Seeing his name over and over in news stories, and having the word “star” alongside, I didn’t feel a need to know any more than the headlines. However, just the headlines different sources used to help him gain national attention he hadn’t had before, made me question his “attack” as being a ‘hate’ crime…and especially, if it had happened at all.

    The media would never have reported on it day after day…if at all…if he had claimed it was a moslim or person of minority race. He just wanted attention and used what he thought would get it…White guys, with the additional “Trump supporter” tacked on for good measure.

    People like him are despicable. He should be charged with filing a false report, lying to the police. There are laws against these things…and jail or prison time, depending on the state statute and how many lies are told.

  7. Don McKellar says

    Feb 15, 2019 at 8:52 am

    One of the most mixed up news stories in some time. The only thing that is 100% clear is that this guy is a real piece of crap with some psychological problems. Only that much has been established.

  8. mgoldberg says

    Feb 15, 2019 at 8:59 am

    I hope he does some jail time for this outrage. This ‘theatre’ of hatred is what defines his act, and his opinions.

  9. Alicia Wickham says

    Feb 15, 2019 at 10:08 am

    He was willing two let two innocent Whiteman take the fall just for his lies he’s a piece of crap.

    • Kay says

      Mar 10, 2019 at 9:01 pm

      He was willing to implicate white people everywhere.

  10. mortimer says

    Feb 15, 2019 at 10:24 am

    FREE SPEECH FOR ME, BUT NOT FOR THEE. And Leftists never have to say ‘sorry’.

    Jussie Smollett is an example of the HYSTERIA of the globalist Left and their belief that they are in a war and thus they needn’t be truthful.

    Jussie Smollett seems to believe that lying, disinformation, deplatforming ideological opponents and ‘grabbing the microphone’ (for Leftists only) is the way to go in this ideological war in which he is a soldier in the trenches.

    Anything goes, right, Smollett? It is totalitarian when you do it, right, Smollett?

    • Garfield says

      Feb 15, 2019 at 12:46 pm

      It IS hysteria! It’s so disturbing to see masses.of people consumed by a mania that has no basis in facts. What’s worse is they seem to ENJOY it. Can they not get pleasure from GOOD things?I

  11. scherado says

    Feb 15, 2019 at 10:57 am

    I got a huge laugh out of “with bleach and a noose” thanks for that!!!

  12. Jayme says

    Feb 15, 2019 at 11:00 am

    If he thought they were white k that’s one thing but to say there white knowing there were not that should be a hate crime charge.

  13. Terry Gain says

    Feb 15, 2019 at 11:31 am

    America is making great progress. This hoaxer will not be invited to the White House.

  14. Venkat says

    Feb 15, 2019 at 12:26 pm

    I beg to differ from u all im sorry i lived in usa for 2 yrs and its such a lovely welcoming country i just have to say that trump is incredibly stupid ti to b the leader of the world. Im all for acknowledging the dangers of islamism but the fact is trump still danced with saudis who are the custodiana of radical islam. Somehow how it doesnt add up. Ive heard iran is much liberal and progressive. So pls sort out it

    • Garfield says

      Feb 15, 2019 at 12:51 pm

      Someone will HAVE to sort it out for you since you obviously are unable to grasp the reality of what’s going on. You think Trump is stupid and Iran is progressive? There may be no way to help you.

      Trump is trying to save the world from the death cult that is islam and resist the anti human anti life ideology of totalitarian globalism.

      • Jay says

        Feb 16, 2019 at 12:22 pm

        Great post Garfield. Thank you ! Venkat apparently drank too much progressive Koolaid!!
        🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸Trump 2020 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

    • Wellington says

      Feb 15, 2019 at 1:41 pm

      Iran liberal and progressive? Ah, where to begin.

    • Indiana Tom says

      Feb 15, 2019 at 9:32 pm

      Ive heard iran is much liberal and progressive. Yeah, Iran is so progressive that women can take off their hijabs and have no fear of punishment. Just ask Anni Cyrus or thousands of other emancipated women in Iran.
      Ride a painted pony and let the spinning wheel ride.

      • Venkat says

        Feb 15, 2019 at 10:24 pm

        Im just sayin iran is probabaly more liberal than saudi arabia but usa is friends with saudis y so?. I admit i have no personal experience but i do watch travel channel where they show iran which will surprise u. usa has not been consustent with their treatment of dictators and autocracies one shud admit

        • WPM says

          Feb 16, 2019 at 2:04 am

          So you have no personal experience and very little knowledge on how Iran treats its citizens based on history, news reports studies by many different groups , interviews with people who experience the horrors of the government there that have escape out of it. You base your opinion on the travel channel , you believe in your words “Iran is probabaly more liberal than Saudi Arabia” ,you base your opinion on your “gut feelings” not on real facts or evidence. I hope the people in charge of you keep you away from sharp dangerous objects ,well feed , and clean. You would be endangered if you were not supervised and watched if you left your home by yourself.

        • Indiana Tom says

          Feb 16, 2019 at 12:20 pm

          What makes you think the rank and file likes Saudi Arabia?

    • Joe says

      Feb 16, 2019 at 5:33 am

      You will want to learn how to read and write before you call someone “stupid”. You might look into that phrase about “glass houses”.

      • Venkat says

        Feb 16, 2019 at 8:40 am

        Im not the president of united states nor english is my first language actually 3r my friend

        • Western Canadian says

          Feb 16, 2019 at 11:42 am

          I would hope your ability with your other languages is MASSIVELY beyond your pathetic level in English.

        • Kay says

          Mar 10, 2019 at 9:08 pm

          Have you seen the post about the pastor who is originally from Iran?
          Iran’s history must be very interesting and it seems that until recently there was quite a large Christian population there. The surviving Christians are a real inspiration.

    • gravenimage says

      Mar 10, 2019 at 10:08 pm

      Venkat wrote:

      Ive heard iran is much liberal and progressive.
      ………………….

      Venkat thinks that hanging gay people, threatening to wipe Israel off the map, and stoning women to death is “liberal and progressive”? *Good God*.

  15. WPM says

    Feb 15, 2019 at 1:30 pm

    What is amazing is that every news story with any kind of racist spin has to get Islam involved. It could be a news story about blacks ,gays ,famous actors (famous and know only to there small fan base} ,here you have all three in a neat giant fake news story that originally had nothing to do with Islam. Meanwhile you have someone foaming at the mouth hacking people up in public with a large knife some where in the world every other day shouting “Allah Is Greater “in Arabic on film with dozens of witnesses he is automatically call” mental ill ” ,or lone wolf ,and nothing he did has anything to do with jihad or Islam. People are willing to believe a “B” grade actor with no witnesses, was on surveillance cameras the whole time showed no attack ,did not call the police till 40 min. after he return home ,did not inform his doorman or alert him to the attack when he got home. Must have been white Islamic evil Jen spirits attacking the poor actor !

  16. Wellington says

    Feb 15, 2019 at 1:38 pm

    He’d make a good Muslim.

  17. somehistory says

    Feb 15, 2019 at 2:47 pm

    “Two people have been arrested in connection with the attack on “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett, police confirmed Friday.

    The men, who police have been identified as Nigerian brothers, were in custody after being picked up at the Chicago O’Hare airport Wednesday.”
    *****************************************************************
    Per the “DailyNews.” Peter Sblendorio

    • Indiana Tom says

      Feb 15, 2019 at 9:35 pm

      Yeah, those guys really sounded like Trump KKK members celebrating MAGA country. It seems that the Nigerians had ties with dear Jessie.

      • somehistory says

        Feb 17, 2019 at 9:46 am

        Indiana Tom,

        CNN is reporting that police are saying he orchestrated the “attack” on himself. His lawyer says they are lying. The two guys have been released.

  18. WPM says

    Feb 15, 2019 at 3:56 pm

    Did “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett think the two Nigerian brothers were rent boys did he proposition them at 2:00 am in a dark alley and they lump him up for their amusement? He should have offered them a bit from his subway sandwich then all would have been alright in Jussie Smollett progressive fantasy world ? I am sure the Nigerian brothers ditched their Red Trump make America great hats before they were caught right? . Looks to me like a quick gay hook up went wrong real quick and he would have to explain to the crew at “Empire” why his face was lump up, call his agent up when he got home to get advice. His agent is more of an idiot then him if his advice was to invent another fake news story that could so easily be shown to be a giant lie.

    • WPM says

      Feb 15, 2019 at 4:01 pm

      He should do well in prison a privileged actor ,he should meet plenty of fans of “Empire” there eager to form lasting relationships with him.

    • Kay says

      Mar 10, 2019 at 9:10 pm

      He apparently knew the 2 men and allegedly hired them to rough him up.

  19. Crusades Were Right says

    Feb 15, 2019 at 5:16 pm

    “Hate crimes” in America are a HUGE problem – as far as MSM are concerned – UNLESS the victims are:

    * white people (especially males)
    * heterosexuals
    * Christians
    * conservatives/nationalists

    Ah “Equality”, we hardly knew ye…

  20. Mark Spahn (West Seneca, NY) says

    Feb 15, 2019 at 10:08 pm

    Jussie Smollett says: “If I had said it was a Muslim, or a Mexican, or someone black, I feel like the doubters would have supported me much more.”

    So Jussie Smollett says that a Muslim, a Mexican, or a black makes a more plausible criminal than a kaffir, a norteamericano, or a white? Sounds pretty racist to me.

  21. Peter WF says

    Feb 16, 2019 at 12:49 am

    He can get one of his black friends to claim assault from a muzzi and see what happens.
    Clearly integrity is not his issue.

  22. Venkat says

    Feb 16, 2019 at 3:03 am

    @WPM no need for boorish comments bro just repeating what the western traveller told about iran durin her stay in iran that the country is misunderstood thats all but i know for a fact that saudi arabia is stone age country stinking with money and modern buildings. Im just pointing out usas hostile posture in case of iran and submission in case of saudi arabia

    • Western Canadian says

      Feb 16, 2019 at 11:45 am

      Can’t even imagine any western woman (you described as ‘her’), thinking Iran to be anything other than a sewer…. Even refugees from there (I have a few such as students) would die laughing at such a claim.

      • Kay says

        Mar 10, 2019 at 9:19 pm

        I wish I could see the old churches and artwork in Iran—
        I wouldn’t go now though!

  23. AP says

    Feb 16, 2019 at 6:28 am

    Muslims would have thrown him off of a three story building. End of story!

  24. WPM says

    Feb 16, 2019 at 8:01 am

    If you want to travel Iran there to experience it first hand go ahead all you know as a fact is someone{who?) says it was great .By the way I am not your “Bro” or even know or care who you are. If you want to post something that has to do with the article above about Jussie Smollett go ahead .I do not think Saudi Arabia or Iran give a damn about human rights just for the record ,what this has to do with the article above involving Jussie Smollett ??

    • Venkat says

      Feb 16, 2019 at 8:18 am

      First of all that was quite rude to talk like this to a complete stranger and second of all i didnt put a gun on ur head to respond to me ifbu thought it was a off topic post and last of all i called u bro just to b friendly and i do not care about what u think r what u r either. Anyway cyanora

      • Western Canadian says

        Feb 16, 2019 at 11:46 am

        You misspelled ‘cyanide’….

        • Kay says

          Mar 10, 2019 at 9:14 pm

          Syonara

  25. Georg says

    Feb 17, 2019 at 4:03 am

    “Actor who falsely claimed attack by Trump supporters says he’d have been believed ‘if I had said it was a Muslim'”

    Um, you said it was conservatives/Whitey. That’s not what happened and yet still you were believed… What will it take for reality to intrude upon your racist, grievance fantasy world?

    Also: orthodox Muslims would have you thrown off the Sears Tower (highest building in town), a mountain, a wall pushed over on you, or some combination of those things or something making said acts comparably humane. Get a clue.

  26. somehistory says

    Feb 17, 2019 at 2:03 pm

    Police are saying he paid for the rope and paid the guys several thousand dollars to “attack” him and they were to go home and when they came back, he would give them more money.
    They want to interview him again.

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