Philadelphia Eagles star DeSean Jackson says he doesn’t hate Jewish people, even though he posted quotes about a Jewish plot for world domination.
The wide receiver first posted a screenshot of a book that features a quote attributed to Adolf Hitler — saying Jews will “extort” and “blackmail” America as part of a greater “plan for world domination.”
Jackson also features several tributes to Louis Farrakhan, who has been dubbed anti-Semitic over his long history of trashing the Jewish people.
There was obvious backlash to the post from people including former Philadelphia Eagles president Joe Banner, who is Jewish.
He wrote: ”If a white player said anything about African Americans as outrageous as what Desean Jackson said about Jews tonight there would at least be a serious conversation about cutting him and a need for a team meeting to discuss. Which would be totally appropriate.”
Jackson responded on another IG post, saying: “Anyone who feels I have hate towards the Jewish community took my post the wrong way. I have no hatred in my heart towards no one!”
The Eagles have condemned Jackson’s post as “offensive, harmful, and absolutely appalling” — and are vowing to take “appropriate action.”
DeSean posted a video yesterday saying his anti-Semitic posts were a “mistake. I truly apologize for posting it and sorry for any hurt I have caused.”
He rolled out another apology yesterday afternoon. This time, he apologized to the Jewish community, and his Jewish bosses. He said, ”This apology is more than just words — it is a promise to do better. I will fully educate myself and work with local and national organizations to be more informed and make a difference in our community.”
Eagle’s wide receiver DeSean Jackson has apologized and said he has no hatred toward the Jewish community after after posting an anti-Semitic comment relating to Hitler.
Former NBA player Stephen Jackson responds to Desean Jackson’s Hitler post by saying it’s “truth”. (Censored – preview before airing)
(The full statement from the Eagles organization)
