Kelly Clarkson Speaks Her Mind on Police Brutality, Upsets Some Fans

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In the wake of the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minnesota police officers, celebrities are speaking out. It’s a controversial issue that has split along political lines, unfortunately. That means outspoken artists such as American Idol OG winner and The Voice coach Kelly Clarkson, who hvave fans across the political spectrum, are bound to upset somebody no matter what they say.

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Yesterday, the daytime talk show host posted a video of Kansas City cops arresting a man for merely shouting at them. “Just curious…. where are all the “free speechers” on this? You know, the ones that constantly defend the first amendment but only use this defense when it serves their purpose? I’ll wait….”

Just curious…. where are all the “free speechers” on this? You know, the ones that constantly defend the first amendment but only use this defense when it serves their purpose? I’ll wait…. https://t.co/kF9EP52zeW

— Kelly Clarkson (@kellyclarkson) June 2, 2020

She followed the post up with another tweet she later deleted, that called looters “idiots.” She implored her fans to pay attention to the important message instead.

In the video, actress Keke Palmer speaks with National Guard officers, begging them to march alongside the protesters. Eventually, the officers take a knee in solidarity with the crowd.

Watch all of this. pic.twitter.com/YHq0QhXrnw

— Gadi Schwartz (@GadiNBC) June 2, 2020

After deleting the tweet, she felt the need to clarify “Okay so for the few that didn’t understand me in this last tweet. I am asking people to stay focused on the POINT of all of this. Black lives matter, not the looters who are taking advantage of these protests.”

Okay so for the few that didn’t understand me in this last tweet. I am asking people to stay focused on the POINT of all of this. Black lives matter, not the looters who are taking advantage of these protests. These protests and this message is too important to get overshadowed. https://t.co/723T5fwNTd

— Kelly Clarkson (@kellyclarkson) June 3, 2020

But some folks were still upset with her focus on the looters.

too many people focus on looters. Most protests are peaceful and just want people to care.

let’s focus on calling out how horrible these police act at these protests if we want to get upset at anything.

— bluesclues (@jordanshluk) June 3, 2020

Kelly thankyou for clarifying?I know what you meant, but please perhaps take this opportunity to move away from talking about looting. And instead talk about the staggering number of protesters & press being attacked, people need to SEE your full & transparent support?thank you

— The Beat of Adventure (@BeatOfAdventure) June 3, 2020

In frustration, Kelly lamented that some folks were twisting her words. “My intentions have been & always will be to do the right thing…Black Lives Matter,” she wrote. A fan noted that she understood her intent, but that the media’s obsession with the looters takes away from the “real message” about systematic racism and police brutality. Yet, others came into the thread to insist racism isn’t a thing and that “All lives matter.”

I knew your intent and what’s in your heart. A lot of the media outlets are focusing on the violence and looting so it takes away from the real message. We are all children of God and I pray that one day everyone would be treated equally.

— Lynn (@MusicCityMedia) June 3, 2020

All lives matter. Shouldn’t be black lives or white lives.

— donna pledger (@donna_pledger) June 3, 2020

But in the end, Kelly continues to speak out on issues she cares about, even if it costs her a few fans. “Amen!” she wrote after quoting Americana singer Jason Isbell. “With a servants heart, an educated mind, and a genuine love for ALL of God’s children is how I’ll be walking through those pearly gates.”

Amen! With a servants heart, an educated mind, and a genuine love for ALL of God’s children is how I’ll be walking through those pearly gates. #Trust https://t.co/ndXxNjGu2n

— Kelly Clarkson (@kellyclarkson) June 4, 2020

And meanwhile, Kelly continues to retweet sentiments like this. (Jaimi Harrison is a democrat hoping to unseat republican Lindsey Graham in the senate).