{"id":2101176,"date":"2023-11-16T17:28:01","date_gmt":"2023-11-16T22:28:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/man-who-killed-bin-laden-responds-to-viral-tiktok-trend-praising-the-terrorists-letter-to-america\/"},"modified":"2023-11-16T17:29:54","modified_gmt":"2023-11-16T22:29:54","slug":"man-who-killed-bin-laden-responds-to-viral-tiktok-trend-praising-the-terrorists-letter-to-america","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/man-who-killed-bin-laden-responds-to-viral-tiktok-trend-praising-the-terrorists-letter-to-america\/","title":{"rendered":"Man who killed Bin Laden reacts to viral TikTok trend praising terrorist&#8217;s &#8216;Letter to America&#8217;."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">30<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fman-who-killed-bin-laden-responds-to-viral-tiktok-trend-praising-the-terrorists-letter-to-america%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2101176&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>A New Viral Trend\u200c on TikTok: Praising Osama bin Laden&#8217;s\u2062 &#8220;Letter to\u200b America&#8221;<\/h2>\n<p>A new \u2063viral trend \u2062on the China-owned social media platform <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/topic\/tiktok\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TikTok<\/a> has taken off, with predominantly younger users praising and agreeing\u2063 with the notorious terrorist <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/topic\/osama-bin-laden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Osama \u2064bin Laden<\/a>&#8216;s &#8220;Letter to \u200dAmerica.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The letter, filled with anti-Western and anti-Semitic language, serves as \u200dbin \u2064Laden&#8217;s justification for the 9\/11 attacks, which claimed the \u2062lives\u2062 of approximately 3,000 Americans in New York \u200cCity,\u200b Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania.<\/p>\n<p>Journalist Yashar Ali reported that thousands of TikToks have been posted in the \u200cpast 24 hours, with \u200bpeople sharing their reactions after reading bin Laden&#8217;s infamous letter. Many claim that reading the letter has opened their eyes and\u200d forever \u200bchanged their perspective on geopolitical matters. Some even \u2062argue that what is often\u2062 labeled as terrorism can be seen as a \u2062legitimate form of resistance against a hostile power.<\/p>\n<p>In one viral video, a woman describes\u200d the letter as &#8220;wild&#8221; and urges \u200deveryone to read it, stating \u2062that it has\u200d left her disillusioned.\u200b Another woman shares that reading the letter has caused an existential crisis for her and encourages viewers to\u200b do the same, claiming that it completely altered her worldview.<\/p>\n<p>A \u2063male TikToker expresses his \u2062shock after reading a post that reminds him of bin Laden&#8217;s letter, emphasizing the \u200bneed for others to read it as well.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Over the past 24 hours, thousands of TikToks (at least)\u2062 have been posted where people share how they\u200d just read Bin Laden\u2019s infamous &#8220;Letter to America,&#8221; in which he explained why\u200b he attacked the United States.<\/p>\n<p>The TikToks are from people of all ages, races, ethnicities, and\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/EwjiGtFEE3\">pic.twitter.com\/EwjiGtFEE3<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Yashar Ali \ud83d\udc18 (@yashar) \u2062 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/yashar\/status\/1724942399431217457?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 16, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Robert O&#8217;Neill, the\u2064 Navy SEAL who killed bin Laden, responded to the trend, stating, &#8220;Deceit is a mask the Devil puts over the eyes \u2064of useful idiots.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\">CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILY WIRE APP<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The new TikTok fad is the positive reaction from Gen\u2064 Z after reading &#8220;Letter to America&#8221; by Osama bin Laden.<\/p>\n<p>Deceit\u2063 is a\u200d mask the Devil puts over the eyes of useful \u2063idiots.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Robert J. O&#8217;Neill (@mchooyah) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/mchooyah\/status\/1725151785411596691?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 16, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Others have also reacted to this trend. Politico\u200d Noam Blum points out the danger of blindly agreeing with bin Laden&#8217;s\u2062 rant, suggesting that it\u200d is essential to reevaluate one&#8217;s perspective on him rather\u2063 than embracing his ideas.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">TikTok brain is reading a rant by\u2063 Osama bin Laden, realizing \u2062you agree\u2064 with him on everything, and concluding\u2064 not \u200dthat\u200d you need to rethink your life, but that you need to rethink\u2064 your priors\u200b about Osama bin Laden.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Noam Blum \ud83d\udea1 (@neontaster) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/neontaster\/status\/1724983521494900911?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 16, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Radio host and Outkick founder Clay Travis\u200b criticizes the left for praising bin Laden&#8217;s \u200dattack on America \u2063and blames TikTok \u200cfor amplifying these clips to impressionable young individuals. He \u200bargues that this trend is a result\u2062 of a generation\u2063 being taught that America is evil.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Osama Bin \u200cLaden is\u2064 being praised on the left\u2064 for attacking America. \u200dAnd TikTok is helping these \u200cclips go viral to\u2062 idiot kids. This is \u200dwhat happens when for a generation the left has taught kids that America is evil. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/5q7mX6bysA\">https:\/\/t.co\/5q7mX6bysA<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Clay Travis\u2062 (@ClayTravis) \u2063 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ClayTravis\/status\/1725192206753939788?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 16, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>David Burge sarcastically highlights the absurdity of praising bin Laden \u2064by\u200b comparing it to glorifying other controversial figures. He expresses concern that these individuals are so easily influenced that \u200bthe next TikTok trend might \u200d<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/man-who-killed-bin-laden-responds-to-viral-tiktok-trend-praising-the-terrorists-letter-to-america\/\" title=\"Man who killed Bin Laden reacts to viral TikTok trend praising terrorist's 'Letter to America'.\">involve promoting\u2063 harmful\u2062 ideologies<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">I\u200c feel I&#8217;m gonna regret this tweet because these motherfuckers are so stupid the next Tik Tok dance craze will be goosestepping<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 David Burge (@iowahawkblog) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/iowahawkblog\/status\/1725191798354583668?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 16, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Journalist Megyn Kelly directs her criticism towards the parents of the young participants in this trend. She \u2062believes that their failure to instill proper values and a love for their country has led to \u200dthis disturbing\u200d phenomenon. Kelly expresses confidence that\u200d the majority\u200c of Americans, both current and future generations,\u2063 will fight against this dangerous ideology and\u200b emerge victorious.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/news\/i-cant-believe-i-fought-for-this-bulls-navy-seal-who-killed-bin-laden-blasts-u-s-navy-using-drag-queen-to-recruit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u2018I Can\u2019t Believe I Fought For This Bulls***\u2019: Navy \u200bSEAL Who Killed Bin Laden \u200bBlasts\u200d U.S. Navy Using Drag Queen \u200cTo Recruit<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are the dangers of praising and sympathizing with \u2064extremists like Osama bin Laden,\u2062 as \u200bseen in\u200c the TikTok trend?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Il and that extremists should be sympathized \u200bwith rather than condemned.<\/p>\n<p>It is concerning to see such a viral trend on TikTok, where young users are praising Osama\u200d bin Laden&#8217;s &#8220;Letter to America&#8221; and \u2064claiming\u200d that\u200b it\u2064 has changed their perspective on geopolitical matters. Bin Laden&#8217;s letter serves as his justification \u200dfor the horrific 9\/11 attacks, which resulted \u200din the loss of thousands of innocent lives. The letter is filled with anti-Western and\u2062 anti-Semitic\u200c language, promoting hatred and violence against\u2064 America and its allies. It is deeply troubling\u2063 that this letter is being shared and celebrated on \u2062a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fbi-director-christopher-wray-testifies-before-house-judiciary-committee\/\" title=\"FBI Director Christopher Wray testifies before House Judiciary Committee\">popular social media platform<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The fact that thousands of TikToks have been posted in the \u2063past 24 hours, with people sharing their \u2062reactions after\u2063 reading bin Laden&#8217;s letter, is alarming. The videos show individuals claiming that reading the \u2062letter has left \u2064them disillusioned and has completely altered\u2063 their worldview. \u200bSome even argue that \u200bterrorism can be seen as a legitimate form\u200d of resistance against a\u200c hostile power. This distorted perspective is dangerous and fails to acknowledge the immense pain and suffering\u2063 caused by terrorist acts.<\/p>\n<p>It is commendable that \u2063Robert O&#8217;Neill, the Navy SEAL who killed bin Laden, has responded to this trend, calling out the\u200c deception \u2062that propagates bin Laden&#8217;s ideas and labeling those\u200d who blindly agree with his views as &#8220;useful idiots.&#8221; O&#8217;Neill&#8217;s statement highlights the importance of critically evaluating the information we consume and\u200c not \u2062falling into \u2062the \u2063trap of\u2062 embracing extremist ideologies.<\/p>\n<p>Noam\u2063 Blum, a Politico writer, also raises valid concerns about this TikTok \u2064trend. \u2063Blum points out the danger of blindly agreeing with bin\u2062 Laden&#8217;s \u2063rant, emphasizing the need to reevaluate one&#8217;s perspective on him rather than embracing his ideas. It is crucial to\u2063 separate the content of the letter from the individual who wrote it and understand the destructive nature of his beliefs.<\/p>\n<p>Clay Travis, a radio host and founder of Outkick, takes a more critical stance on the left&#8217;s response to this \u2064trend. He blames the left for praising bin Laden&#8217;s \u2062attack on\u2063 America \u200band criticizes TikTok for amplifying these clips \u2063to\u200c impressionable young individuals. Travis\u2063 argues that this trend\u200d is a\u2064 result of a generation being taught that America is evil and that extremists \u200cshould be sympathized with instead of condemned. \u200dThis highlights the dangers of misinformation \u2062and the \u200cneed for responsible \u200dcontent\u200d moderation \u200don <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-new-acting-attorney-general-jeff-rosen-recently-wrote-an-essay-on-foreign-influence-in-us-elections-this-tells-us-a-little-about-his-knowledge-of-whats-going-on-today\/\" title=\"The New Acting Attorney General Jeff Rosen Recently Wrote an Essay on Foreign Influence in US Elections \u2013 This Tells Us A Little About His Knowledge of What\u2019s Going On Today\">social media platforms<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>It is important to\u200d remember \u200dthe immense\u2064 pain and loss caused by the 9\/11 attacks. Praising and sympathizing \u200dwith an individual who orchestrated\u2064 such a heinous act is not only disrespectful to the victims and their families but also perpetuates a dangerous narrative. It is essential that we promote \u2062understanding, \u200dcompassion, and peace, rather than glorifying\u200d violence and hatred.<\/p>\n<p>As the TikTok trend gains more attention, it is crucial for users\u200d to question and\u200b critically analyze the content they consume.\u2064 It is our responsibility to separate fact from fiction, truth from propaganda, and reject any\u2063 form of\u2062 terrorism or\u2063 extremism. Only through education, open dialogue, and a commitment\u200c to peace can we prevent the spread \u2063of such\u200b dangerous\u2064 ideologies.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>China-owned social media platform TikTok is witnessing a concerning viral trend where predominantly young individuals express admiration and support for Osama bin Laden&#8217;s &#8220;Letter to America.&#8221; This letter, containing anti-Western and anti-Semitic sentiments, serves as bin Laden&#8217;s justification for the devastating 9\/11 attacks that claimed around 3,000 lives in New York City.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":64,"featured_media":2101177,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2101176","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2101176","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/64"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2101176"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2101176\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2101177"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2101176"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2101176"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2101176"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}