Reverend Al Sharpton was roasted online for posting a deafening video showing him walking on a private jet on a flight to Minneapolis to join George Floyd’s family at the end of the trial of ex-police officer Derek Chauvin.
“I went to Minneapolis to accompany the Floyd family, as final arguments will be raised today,” Sharpton, founder of the National Action Network, wrote about 7:20 a.m. Monday.
During a press conference in Times Square last week, the 66-year-old civil rights activist and MSNBC host said Tyler Perry had offered him his private jet for the flight.
He said he asked Gwen Carr, Eric Garner’s mother, who died in police custody on Staten Island in 2014, to accompany him on the trip.
But Sharpton was soon criticized online by social media users who criticized his offline post.
“I heard that these planes cost a ton of unpaid taxes. How fast will the city get out of the race when the people there are no longer useful to you? ” @ JoshPSU97 wrote.
“The hypocrisy of this video is hilarious. The Floyd and Taylor family said they have not seen anyone or any money from BLM. Al is the OG to get rich from other people’s pain ” @ JimmySm19971521 he said in a tweet.
“Private jets for social justice. My God, America is rich, “said Jonah Goldberg, the firm’s editor-in-chief he wrote.
Washington Times writer Jessica Chasmar he asked: “And did you find it appropriate to show your private jet why?”
Beth Baumann of the Daily Wire snorts he wrote: “People still don’t realize that this guy is just a lover of the race. It’s sad because he’s rolling the dough he’s made by exploiting others. “
Writer and producer Luke Rudkowski also made a big hit, write: “I’m pretty sure this is the most unknown tweet ever made with the existence of tweeters.”
Meanwhile, others offered more positive reactions.
“He has done more for the justice of black people than any of the boys here. We must protect that person. Stay safe, Rev.” @PenskiTeri wrote.
“It’s amazing how good we are with black and white entertainers flying in private or if @TheRevAl were white it would be acceptable” @ Sonoftheking718 wrote.
“Here’s a man who puts his life on the line every day and the conversation is how he travels #dates,” he added.
I @ Christo62052950 said: “I see you Rev! Make yours. It’s also absolutely hilarious that some face this guy walking towards a private plane more than Floyd who kills him. May God bless America. “
Jurors who decided the fate of the former Minneapolis police officer in Floyd’s alleged murder ended his first day of deliberations Monday.
The jury of twelve jurors will have to resume deliberation on Tuesday morning.
The message has contacted the National Action Network for comment.