Variety slammed for saying Chuck Norris' 'cop-aganda' films overshadowed legacy
Fox News • • general
Key Points:
- A Variety opinion piece argued that Chuck Norris’ legacy as an action star is overshadowed by politics, highlighting his typical roles as a lone ranger taking the law into his own hands, which the article suggests are viewed differently in today’s political climate.
- The article described Norris’ characters as embodying American strength but also criticized the simplistic morality in his 1990s TV show "Walker, Texas Ranger," calling it "cop-aganda."
- Norris’ death at age 86 prompted backlash from prominent Republicans and conservatives, including Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Rep. Tim Burchett, who condemned Variety’s critique as disrespectful and emblematic of media bias.
- The Variety columnist suggested Norris’ roles might now be seen
