Whether you're an average citizen on the ground or a member of the rich and famous watching the world from afar, it's hard to ignore the events taking place in Charlottesville, Virginia this weekend. When bigots try to intimidate fellow Americans into hiding, it's a cause that unites everyone else, regardless of what their background is.
That's one thing to take solace in during these trying times. Some of your favorite celebrities decided they would not remain silent after watching someone run over innocent civilians with a car, and they took to social media to speak out against the injustices taking place.
Understandably, some people couldn't even think about the sociopolitical implications of the protests, and instead choose to focus on the inherent sadness of the situation.
😢Crazy day filled with hate. What is wrong with people?
Heart is with the victims and those living in fear https://t.co/5QTRS6bW2f
How tragic that this is what we've come to. My prayers are w those in Charlottesville & every American who is the target of hate & violence.
What's going on in Charlottesville Va is HEARTBREAKING....I refuse to believe that this is the direction that our country is going in.
But the focus on the raw tragedy didn't last long, with many turning their sites onto Donald Trump and the failures of broader institutions. The White House took serious heat for not showing the proper amount of concern about the situation, disparaging Trump for taking as long as he did to speak up.
We have nazi sympathizers and white nationalists in the White House. Condemn them too. They should not be receiving taxpayer money.
It's sad what's going on in Charlottesville. Is this the direction our country is heading? Make America Great Again huh?! He said that🤦🏾♂️
You got Nazis marching in #Charlotesville in case Fox News didn't mention. Setting my timer to infinity awaiting ur remarks. Show yourself. https://t.co/1qdI2HW0TW
Hell of a day for the President to forget how to tweet. pic.twitter.com/ABffmwwH8D
Congressman @RepTomGarrett how was your meeting? What did you talk about? How do you feel about emboldening this kind of hatred? Tell us. https://t.co/rTnpNTS4w4
MANY SIDES?!? Ive typed and deleted at least 8 tweets. Words simply arent strong enough to accurately describe how I feel about Donald Trump
. @realDonaldTrump too afraid to do the right thing cuz you will lose votes? Doesn't matter, younger generation has the answer to #BeKind.
Trump would eventually issue a milquetoast statement on the matter, but by that time, there was a seething rage building around the country. When the president failed to call the rally what it was—a meeting of white supremacists—plenty were proud to speak up and do it for him.
CALL IT WHAT IT IS. IT. IS. TERRORISM.
By the way, fuck these nazi motherfuckers. #Charlottesville
With the country as divided as it is, we need every voice available to speak out against bigotry and oppression in all forms. A few tweets aren't much, but hopefully they're a small comfort to people following all this from home, knowing they have supporters all around them.
