Billy Ray Cyrus Was Mocked Online For Teaming Up With Melania Trump Against Cyberbullying: "You're Joking, Right?!"
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Billy Ray Cyrus Was Mocked Online For Teaming Up With Melania Trump Against Cyberbullying: "You're Joking, Right?!"
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Recently, Billy Ray Cyrus met with Melania Trump and a family of a teenager who took his own life after being cyberbullied. Billy Ray was heartbroken by 16-year-old Channing Smith’s story and felt like he needed to do something about this issue.
Highlighting online safety is one of my #BeBest priorities. Yesterday, @billyraycyrus introduced me to the Smith family to hear about the tragic loss of their loved one from cyberbullying. Teaching positive online behaviors can ensure a safer future for our children. pic.twitter.com/3p4HfdRtTX
— Melania Trump (@FLOTUS) November 19, 2019
As part of the First Lady’s anti-bullying and anti-drug Be Best campaign, Cyrus and the Channing family came together with Melania to address cyberbullying and its terrible consequences.
Billy Ray was moved by the meeting and the FLOTUS herself, sharing praise for her on his social media post:
What an honor to sit with the First Lady in the Red Room at the White House. I was truly inspired by your sincerity. You delivered heart and compassion. You and your team were so engaged to Channing’s grieving father and brother. You brought ideas and strategy to the table. I was blown away by your vision to make this world a safer and better place for the youth in America.
What an honor to sit w/The First Lady at the White House. @FLOTUS Your sincerity was truly inspiring. You/your team were so engaged to Channing’s grieving father & brother & brought ideas/strategy to make the world a safer better place for the youth in America #JusticeForChanning pic.twitter.com/U7Pt6qTXzD
— Billy Ray Cyrus (@billyraycyrus) November 19, 2019
People online slam Billy Ray Cyrus
After seeing Billy Ray Cyrus’ post, some people didn’t take his kind words about the FLOTUS too well and criticized him for teaming up with her.
You’re joking, right?!
— Sunny Crownover (@sunnycrownover) November 20, 2019
OMG, honored?????
“Old Town Road” suddenly not as cool.— Karyl Wilkie (@karyl_wilkie) November 20, 2019
So disappointing
— C. Martinez (@Julia23m) November 20, 2019
The irony of this is making my head explode.
— Mary Beth Hawkins (@BethHawkinsNC) November 19, 2019
There were some supporters too
Proud of you BR. Our first lady is 100% Class!
— Denise Ducharme (@DeeBee44) November 19, 2019
Such an important subject. We should all lead by example and treat each other with respect. Thank you Billy Ray for doing this.
— Lynn (@Lynn30969153) November 19, 2019
Now this is what I like to see. Props Billy Ray ♥️
— jackie lee (@jackiiiielee) November 19, 2019
What do you think about this response from the public, who are you siding with?
