Barr's Shocking Speech at AmericaFest
On July 24, 2021, Roseanne Barr took the stage at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest in Phoenix, Arizona. The comedian’s appearance at the conservative event was met with mixed reactions as she used her time on stage to go on a bizarre rant about “horrible communists” and “Nazi fascists” taking over the world.
Barr began her address by declaring her full support for former President Donald Trump. “I just wanna say that, I’m just all in … Because I know if I ain’t all in, they’re going to put my ass in a gulag. If he loses, I know what they’re gonna do,” she yelled, referring to the possibility of being sent to a re-education camp.
The crowd initially cheered on Barr as she continued her speech, but grew increasingly quiet as she ranted about “Stalinists” and “communists” trying to take over the country. She went on to accuse both major political parties of being corrupt and stealing from American citizens.
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Barr’s bizarre speech took a turn when she started ranting about a “caliphate” that is planning to take over the world. “Plus, one caliphate to replace every Christian democracy on Earth now! Occupy! Do you know that?” she shouted.
Video footage of her speech quickly spread on social media, with many expressing concern and confusion over her rants. Some criticized Barr for her outrageous claims, while others expressed support for her.
This is not the first time Barr has faced controversy for her statements. In May 2021, she claimed during an episode of a podcast that “nobody died in the Holocaust” and that six million Jews should die. Her comments caused widespread backlash and resulted in her being dropped by her talent agency.
Barr’s speech at AmericaFest once again sparked outrage and divided opinions. While some praised her for speaking her mind and “telling it like it is,” others saw her tirade as dangerous and harmful. The event, which was supposed to be a celebration of constitutional rights and freedoms, also faced criticism for hosting controversial figures like Barr.
As of now, Barr has not responded to the backlash surrounding her speech. However, many have called for her to be held accountable for her words and to apologize for her controversial claims.
In the end, Barr’s appearance at AmericaFest may have had the opposite effect of what was intended. Instead of rallying support for conservative values, her rant only served to further divide opinions and highlight the dangers of spreading false information and hate.