Former aide to Donald Trump, Johnny McEntee, has sparked outrage with a tone-deaf video in which he boasts about giving fake money to homeless people, leading to their arrest. The video, which has since been updated with the title “Just a joke. Everyone calm down,” received widespread criticism for promoting illegal activities and cruelty towards vulnerable individuals.
In the video, McEntee claims that by giving homeless individuals fake $5 bills, he is actually helping to clean up the community by getting them off the streets when they are arrested for attempting to use counterfeit money. The stunt was condemned as heartless and irresponsible, especially in the midst of a homelessness epidemic in many US cities.
Despite the backlash, some viewers found humor in the video and even expressed interest in trying the stunt themselves. However, many others labeled McEntee as “pure evil” for his callous actions.
McEntee, who was Trump’s personal assistant during his presidency, was dismissed from the White House in 2018 after failing a background check due to debt-related issues from gambling. He is now involved in right-wing political activities and runs a dating app for conservatives.
His controversial actions in the video have reignited criticism of his past behavior, including his involvement in radical political groups and his role in contentious decisions during Trump’s presidency. Despite the backlash, McEntee continues to be a polarizing figure in the political landscape, using social media platforms to share his views and opinions.