Jonathan Isaac points out Democrats' hypocrisy in trying to deplatform Donald Trump: "He was already President!"
Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac has shown that he isn't afraid to ruffle feathers. When an individual on social media questioned why Donald Trump was speaking at a convention for black journalists (NABJ) in Chicago, Isaac stood up for the embattled former President, who's facing two federal criminal cases ahead of the Presidential election.
Given that many have accused the former President of sparking division within the country, the social media user who criticized the NABJ for having Trump speak at the convention suggested that he shouldn't have a platform at all.
The way Jonathan Isaac sees things, between the fact that Trump was already President once, and the fact that he has the support of the Republican party, there's no reason for him to be deplatformed.
In response to the social media user, Isaac wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter:
"I truly don’t understand the mass fear mongering when it comes to Trump. The man was ALREADY President! I get not liking him or not wanting him to be president again but c’mon bro.
"The man is the nominee for half of the country… People you interact with everyday!! To genuinely feel this way is irrational and sad which is the case for a lot of people thanks to media. Please take a deep breath."
Looking at past controversies surrounding Jonathan Isaac where the Orlando Magic forward has fielded criticism
Jonathan Isaac's defense of Donald Trump sparked considerable criticism among the NBA community, with many disagreeing with the Orlando Magic forward. As previously mentioned, though, Isaac has shown that he has no problem going against the grain.
For example, several years ago when NBA players were competing in the infamous bubble amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Isaac declined to join other NBA players in peaceful protest. Rather than wearing a Black Lives Matter shirt and kneeling before games with his teammates, Isaac stood, wearing his jersey.
Iin 2023, Isaac appeared on Fox & Friends, where he explained that he didn't feel wearing a Black Lives Matter shirt or kneeling would make any sort of a difference. Instead, he explained that the only true answer is Christianity.
The comments coincided with Isaac releasing his own apparel brand to combat quote-unquote "woke" companies like Nike, as he explained on the TV program. This year, Isaac once again raised eyebrows by deciding to attend "Believers Summit" an event hosted by political activist Charlie Kirk.
While Jonathan Isaac explained that he attended despite disagreeing with Kirk's controversial anti-black statements, he once again ruffled feathers with his decision.
As he explained to USA Today at the time, his goal isn't a political one but rather a religious one with his aim being to "unite the kingdom of heaven."