FaZe Clan Comes Under Fire For ‘Tone Deaf’ Trump Shooting Meme

FaZe Clan Comes Under Fire For ‘Tone Deaf’ Trump Shooting Meme

As a fan and someone who values respect and sensitivity, I strongly condemn FaZe Clan‘s insensitive post about the shooting of presidential candidate Donald Trump. While it may have been intended as a harmless joke or reference to gaming culture, the timing and context of the post were inappropriate and tasteless. The incident involved a real-life shooting that resulted in the death of an innocent bystander and left the candidate injured. It’s important to remember that such events are not opportunities for cheap laughs or internet points, but rather moments for reflection and empathy. I believe FaZe Clan should have exercised better judgment and deleted the post immediately upon receiving backlash from the community. The response from many in the gaming community reflects a growing concern about the normalization of insensitivity and callousness towards serious issues. It’s crucial that we hold ourselves, and our favorite brands, to higher standards and use our platforms responsibly.


Last night, in Pennsylvania, there was a shocking incident where Donald Trump, a presidential candidate, was reportedly targeted by an assassin. The details of this event have sparked numerous theories and exaggerated statements, and soon after it happened, social media exploded with reactions.

As a dedicated gamer, I’ve been keeping up with the latest news in the esports scene, and one announcement that left me utterly amazed was made by FaZe Clan.

‘Hitmarkers’

As a dedicated gamer, I’d describe this incident as follows: In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), some interns from FaZe Clan uploaded an image featuring Donald Trump with a bloody smear and a rifle scope zeroing in on him. The picture included a ‘hitmarker’ symbol right at the center of Trump’s chest, mimicking the instant hit notification we gamers get when we successfully target our opponents. Their caption read, “They nailed Trump with a hitmarker.”

They really hitmarkered Trump

— FaZe Clan (@FaZeClan) July 13, 2024

Immediately following the shooting, numerous reactions poured in, filled with disbelief and sadness. The tragic news confirmed that an innocent bystander had been struck by a stray bullet in the head and perished at the scene. Shortly afterward, the shooter was neutralized. Despite Trump’s controversial reputation, being shot and sustaining even a minor injury is a terrifying experience.

Many comments reflected the sentiments of the community:

  • ‘I’m no Trump fan, but this post is sickening and makes me lose a lot of respect for FaZe. It’s not funny’ – TheRedgear
  • ‘Not really something to joke about no matter who it is you. Faze down. Disgusting’ – IVIILITIA
  • ‘Not a good look, you may consider deleting this one.’ – RiseUp44
  • ‘A person died in the crowd, and more wounded. What the f*** is this tweet.’ – VinceMetuz

Do you think people are being too soft, or is there a real cause for concern about this post?

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2024-07-14 16:17