White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre offered condolences to the family of O.J. Simpson on Thursday.
People were quick to point out that the White House made no mention of the two people he was accused, and controversially acquitted, of murdering.
Simpson, 76, succumbed to prostate cancer on April 10, according to a post from his family on his X account. On April 10th, our father, Orenthal James Simpson, succumbed to his battle with cancer.
He was surrounded by his children and grandchildren.
During this time of transition, his family asks that you please respect their wishes for privacy and grace.
-The Simpson Family
— O.J. Simpson (@TheRealOJ32) April 11, 2024
During Thursday's press briefing, Jean-Pierre was asked about President Joe Biden's response to Simpson's death.
Jean-Pierre replied, "Our thoughts are with his families [sic] during this difficult time — obviously with his family and loved ones." During Thursday's White House press briefing, press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was asked about President Biden's reaction to O.J. Simpson's death. 🚨🇺🇸 BIDEN WHITE HOUSE OFFERS CONDOLENCES ON OJ SIMPSON’S DEATH — DOES NOT MENTION MURDER VICTIMS
"Our thoughts are with his family's during this difficult time. Obviously with his family and loved ones. And I'll say this, I know… pic.twitter.com/YPcMPxoAoT
— michael j. babcock (@mikejbabcock) April 11, 2024
Press Sec. Karine Jean-Pierre:
“Our thoughts are with his families [sic] during this difficult time — obviously with his family and loved ones” https://t.co/SNvdkTnwt1 pic.twitter.com/7KVTYWwFNr
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) April 11, 2024
Jean-Pierre continued, “And I’ll say this, I know that they have asked for some privacy. And so we’re going to respect that. And I’ll just leave it there.”
Simpson had been charged with the murder of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ron Goldman, prompting the infamous Bronco car chase. His 1995 murder trial was highly publicized and is often referred to as the "trial of the century."
As SCNR previously reported:Born Orenthal James Simpson on July 9, 1947 in San Francisco, the California native initially gained fame as a professional football player. Simpson’s stature – 6-feet-1 and over 200 pounds — and speed helped him become one of the best running backs in America. He won the Maxwell Award and Heisman Trophy while enrolled at the University of Southern California and was signed to the Buffalo Bills in 1969.
In addition to his athletic success, Simpson appeared in 20 movies and the television series Roots. He joined Monday Night Football in 1983.
