Keith Olbermann under fire again after calling late coach Lou Holtz a 'scumbag' in wild social media post
New York Post • • general
Key Points:
- Former ESPN broadcaster Keith Olbermann sparked backlash on social media by calling late college football coach Lou Holtz a “legendary scumbag” in response to a clip of Holtz criticizing Joe Biden’s support for abortion rights.
- Olbermann’s post drew sharp criticism from X users, who accused him of lacking class and integrity, continuing a pattern of his politically charged and combative statements that frequently provoke public outrage.
- Lou Holtz, a staunch supporter of Donald Trump, received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from Trump and was praised by numerous GOP leaders following his death, while most prominent Democrats have remained silent.
- Only a few Democrats with football backgrounds, such as Rep. Kam Buckner, publicly acknowledged Holtz’s passing,
