Former ESPN host Keith Olbermann has drawn significant controversy after appearing to make a threatening comment toward conservative pundit Scott Jennings in a series of deleted social media posts. The incident has sparked discussions about online conduct and political polarization. The posts, which were screenshotted by Townhall columnist Dustin Grage, were directed at Jennings following the assassination of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. Olbermann’s comments were part of a broader backlash against his recent remarks about Kirk and late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, who had been preempted after K. The incident has raised concerns about online threats and the politicization of public figures.
Olbermann, who was also a pundit on MSNBC, has faced tremendous backlash in recent days for his controversial posts about Kirk and Kimmel. He slighted the late conservative influencer last week after it was announced that several TV affiliates, including those owned by Sinclair, would preempt Kimmel’s show.