Wheel of Fortune host Pat Sajak got social media platforms buzzing and his name trending on Facebook on Tuesday for a tweet about Global Warming.
“I now believe global warming alarmists are unpatriotic racists knowingly misleading for their own ends. Good night,” he tweeted late Monday night.
Mr. Sajak’s comments generated numerous replies after Mediaite, The Huffington Post, The Washington Post and Media Matters for America picked up the story.
“This aint the Wheel of Fortune. If we lose this game, it isn’t just one person’s misfortune. All humanity pays the price,” wrote Twitter user Michael E. Man.
“Congrats on recognizing & announcing your mental illness. I hope you get the help you need,” wrote Davho Pldal.
The Huffington Pos noted that the Wheel of Fortune host regularly tweets about the issue.
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On May 14, he wrote: “Help…climate changing…must send money to lots of places…a lot of money…hurry…time is short…not kidding.”
On May 10, he tweeted: “Very hot weather: “We’re all going to die!” Very cold weather: “There’s a difference between climate & weather, moron!”
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