Charlie Sheen, a veteran actor of both movies and TV, has blasted critics who had admonished him for praying on social media that God take the life of President-elect Donald Trump.
On Dec. 28, Sheen set off a torrent of controversy when he took to social media to respond to the death of actress Debbie Reynolds, the latest high-profile celebrity to die in 2016, Deadline reports.
“Dear God; Trump next, please!” Sheen tweeted. The actor repeated the request six more times before capping off his tweet with a “giving the finger” emoji. The social media post drew criticism from all corners.
Dear God;
Trump next, please!
Trump next, please!
Trump next, please!
Trump next, please!
Trump next, please!
Trump next, please!🖕🏾
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— Charlie Sheen (@charliesheen) December 29, 2016
.@charliesheen through your ridiculous decisions and horrendous choices, everyday Americans prayed for you. You just lost a lot of us. #Sick
— Joe Pags Pagliarulo (@JoeTalkShow) December 29, 2016
https://twitter.com/MarkDice/status/814488343983620096
Glad to see @charliesheen seeking God & following the admonition of 1 Timothy 2:2, but somehow I don't think that's what the verse means…. https://t.co/8aihNrwGmn
— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) December 29, 2016
CNN anchor Jake Tapper was not amused, asserting that Sheen’s tweet had crossed a line:
What is wrong with people? Just stop. It's not cute or funny https://t.co/C9PNHL6VLF
— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) December 29, 2016
On Dec. 29, Sheen offered a response to his critics, tweeting a screenshot of his defense in the form of a poem:
— Charlie Sheen (@charliesheen) December 29, 2016
On election day, Nov. 8, Sheen voiced his disapproval for Trump after his casting his ballot.
“I’m not a Trump fan,” Sheen told X17. “Oh God no! I never have been, never will be. I’m a fan of… decency, and uh, honor.”
The actor revealed he had not voted for Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton, either, but has instead written in the name of President John F. Kennedy.
Sources: Deadline, Us Magazine, X17, Twitter / Photo credit: Jay Greinsky/Flickr