Bills QB Jake Fromm Apologizes for ‘Elite White People’ Comments
Written by SOURCE on June 4, 2020
Buffalo Bills quarterback Jake Fromm is facing backlash before he’s even played a NFL game. In a series of texts that were leaked by someone on Twitter, Fromm wrote about gun control and said that suppressors should be “expensive so only elite white people can get them.” In a statement he shared on his social media, Fromm apologized for his racially insensitive comments.
“I am extremely sorry that I chose to use the words ‘elite white people’ in a text message conversation,” he wrote in his apology. “Although I never meant to imply that I am an ‘elite white person,’ as stated later in the conversation, there’s no excuse for that word choice and sentiment. While it was poor, my heart is not. Now, more than ever, is the time for support and togetherness and I stand against racism 100%.”
Fromm goes on to insist that he will do better in the future. “I promise to commit myself to being a part of the solution in this country,” he continued. “I addressed my teammates and coaches in a team meeting today and i hope they see this incident is not representative of the person I am. Again, I’m truly sorry for my words and actions and humbly ask for forgiveness.”
In the texts that were originally shared online, Fromm wrote, “But no guns are good. They need to let me get suppressors. Just make them very expensive so only elite white people can get them haha.” The Buffalo Bills, whom Fromm signed with after being drafted in the 5th round earlier this year, have yet to address the situation. Prior to 2020, he played for the Georgia Bulldogs.
