The NYPD organized a big march along New York’s iconic 5th Avenue in honor of killed officer Jason Rivera. Thousands of cops paraded in remembrance and honor of a fellow officer who was shot and killed by a thug, with many more New Yorkers showing support and sympathy with the officers.
Though the majority of New Yorkers supported and praised the officers, notably Officer Rivera, a few radicals went on rants. Susan Sarandon, an actress, was one of the leftists who uploaded a photo of the funeral procession with the caption:
“I’m gonna tell my kids this is what fascism looks like.”
Then she further posted: “So, if all these cops weren’t needed for CRIME that day, doesn’t that mean they aren’t needed ANY day?”
This is what privilege looks like: a wealthy actress, safe in her bubble, mocking heroes & making light of the crisis that cops are battling alongside our communities. NYC is uniting to stop the violence — @SusanSarandon is living on a different planet.https://t.co/U1q0t32TzR
— NYC PBA (@NYCPBA) February 3, 2022
As expected, and understandably so, the people did not take this lightly. Susan Sarandon was slammed for her insensitivity. People commented that she was brutal and equally disrespectful. Some called her comment garbage, childish and altogether thoughtless.
Of all the days for @SusanSarandon to share her true feelings towards police, she picks the day we bury our fallen brother to make such inflammatory & brainless comments. When you spend more time hating on cops than you do your own career, it's no wonder why you're a D-list actor https://t.co/y4iIUV6IxB
— National Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) (@GLFOP) February 3, 2022
Another person remarked on her hypocrisy, pointing out that she attacks cops but has armed guards protecting her mansion.
What a disrespectful thing to tweet about two Officer that were murdered. Why ma’am would you put this garbage out? It’s childish, small & sickening. Shame on you @SusanSarandon https://t.co/04ZO1pgrVW
— BWs_MarineCorp7375 MOS2531 🇺🇸 USA (@marinecorp7375) February 3, 2022
