Shreveport, TX – Phil Whipple, an employee with Race On, an auto racing broadcast company in Texas, has been fired after his comments regarding the failed assassination attempt against former U.S. President Donald J. Trump.
“Hey, rednecks,” Whipple said. “The next shooter isn’t going to miss. This was just to get your attention, and I see it worked quite well. By September 1st, that man will be DEAD. And the half of us in this great nation who understand what a threat he is to Democracy will stand and cheer.”
Race On said they terminated Whipple’s employment upon being made aware of his comments.
“We are aware of the post made by Phil Whipple. Those statements reflect Phil’s view, not RaceON’s, our racing community, sponsors, or partners. Phil‘s relationship with RaceON has been terminated,” the company said in a statement.
Later, Whipple, like others facing backlash for their comments, said his Facebook page had been hacked.
“My FB page is subject to hacking, just like yours,” he replied. “I did not write the offensive post, wasn’t even awake at that time. Three other posts were compromised as well; all have been taken down as I create a new page. I do not now nor have I ever condoned violence against any person or living thing.”
RaceON, previously known as RaceOnTexas, is an online broadcasting and communication platform that lets you support local racing at your race track remotely.
