Brooke Schofield Faces Backlash Over Racist Tweets

Social media influencer Brooke Schofield is facing intense backlash after fans uncovered a series of racist and insensitive posts she made between 2012 and 2015. Among the controversial posts, one particularly inflammatory tweet surfaced in which a then 16-year-old Schofield defended George Zimmerman for killing Trayvon Martin.

“Guarantee if Zimmerman shot a white guy this wouldn’t even be a story. NEWS FLASH THIS WASN’T A CRIME OF RACISM IT WAS SELF DEFENSE,” Schofield tweeted at the time.

The resurfacing of these posts has sparked outrage online, with many calling for accountability and questioning Schofield’s character. The posts, made when Schofield was between 15 and 18 years old, reflect views that many find deeply troubling and inconsistent with today’s societal values.

In response to the backlash, Schofield issued an apology, attempting to explain the context of her upbringing and the influence it may have had on her views during those years.

“My parents were addicts, so I was adopted by my grandparents when I was like 10. As is true for a lot of grandparents, they’re a little bit less progressive than a lot of us are now,” Schofield said.

Despite her apology, the controversy continues to swirl, with critics questioning the sincerity of her remorse and the potential impact of her past views on her current platform and influence. The situation highlights the enduring consequences of social media posts and the importance of accountability for public figures.