Hank Williams Jr. Statement About Comments on Fox and Friends

Hank Williams Jr. appeared on ‘Fox and Friends’ on Monday and compared a golf match between President Obama and House Speaker John Boehner,  to “Hitler playing golf with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.” This set off lots of controversy. ESPN pulled his intro to ‘Monday Night Football’ and in a statement, distanced themselves from Bocephus and his remarks.

Hank has explained his remarks in a statement he has posted on his website about his comments, to clarify and place them in a context.  See the  statement below:

“Some of us have strong opinions and are often misunderstood. My analogy was extreme – but it was to make a point. I was simply trying to explain how stupid it seemed to me – how ludicrous that pairing was. They’re polar opposites and it made no sense. They don’t see eye-to-eye and never will. I have always respected the office of the President.”

“Every time the media brings up the tea party it’s painted as racist and extremists – but there’s never a backlash – no outrage to those comparisons… Working class people are hurting – and it doesn’t seem like anybody cares. When both sides are high-fiving it on the ninth hole when everybody else is without a job – it makes a whole lot of us angry. Something has to change. The policies have to change.” – Hank Williams, Jr.

Watch Hank Williams Jr. on ‘Fox and Friends’

ESPN says a decision has not been made yet regarding hank's future with ‘Monday Night Football.’

[Taste of Country]