Ronda Rousey has issued an apology after 11 years for her past controversial comments about the Sandy Hook tragedy. This apology came after a disastrous Reddit “Ask Me Anything” chat that turned into a nightmare as fans ignored the intended topic to question her about the controversy.
The controversy originated from Rousey sharing a conspiracy theory video claiming that the 2012 Sandy Hook mass shooting, which resulted in the deaths of 20 children, was staged.
In her social media apology, Rousey expressed deep regret for sharing the conspiracy video and acknowledged that it was a terrible decision. She admitted that she reposted the video out of shock and a misguided attempt to find an alternative narrative to believe in. Despite realizing her mistake and removing the post, the damage had been done.
Rousey revealed that she had drafted multiple apologies over the years but had hesitated to share them, fearing they would do more harm than good. She acknowledged that she deserved the criticism and anger directed at her and expressed sincere remorse to those affected by the Sandy Hook tragedy.
Furthermore, Rousey cautioned against falling for conspiracy theories, emphasizing that they only lead to feelings of powerlessness, fear, and isolation. She encouraged individuals not to persist in following misinformation and to be mindful of the harm it can cause.
Overall, Rousey’s apology, though delayed, aims to convey her genuine regret and remorse for her past actions and to discourage others from engaging with harmful conspiracy theories. Regardless of the time that has passed, she believes it is important to address the mistakes made and work towards rectifying them.
