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Roseanne Barr Defends Controversial Tweet, Sparks Political Firestorm

6/7/2025

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Roseanne Barr stirred controversy by claiming a divine inspiration behind her infamous 2018 tweet about Valerie Jarrett, which ultimately cost her show its airtime. She maintained ignorance of Jarrett's race, framing her tweet as a critique of fascism rather than a racial comment. Barr contended that her critics misunderstood her intentions, igniting a political firestorm.

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Roseanne Barr stirred controversy by claiming a divine inspiration behind her infamous 2018 tweet about Valerie Jarrett, which ultimately cost her show its airtime. She maintained ignorance of Jarrett's race, framing her tweet as a critique of fascism rather than a racial comment. Barr contended that her critics misunderstood her intentions, igniting a political firestorm.