Republican candidate Herschel Walker has a reputation for making bizarre statements that tend to confuse people. On his campaign trail, Walker has often made certain statements, specifically related to environmental policy that are bewildering.
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Most recently, the Republican candidate stated that the United States of America was not ready for policies that benefit the environment. He said that if they were ready for the ‘green agenda’ he would raise his hand, proceeding to add that America was not there yet. He also warned people to not get fooled into thinking this is a new agenda.
“We’re not prepared. We’re not ready right now. What we need to do is keep having those gas-guzzling cars, ’cause we got the good emissions under those cars. We’re doing the best thing that we can…,” he added.
NFL legend slams Herschel Walker
NFL Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe did not hesitate to make his thoughts known regarding Walker’s statements. The NFL world is accustomed to hearing Sharpe’s daily criticism of the actions and performances of athletes. This time, Sharpe offers his take on a former footballer and current political figure.
Sharpe shared a clip of Walker’s speech on Twitter and called his statements embarrassing.
This tweet said, “WTF. This is EMBARRASSING.” Walker has made confusing statements in the past. Twitter users reacted to Sharpe’s tweet with their thoughts on the matter.
This user posted a funny GIF
— NNSANE4GOD (@nnsane4god) November 14, 2022
Another user agrees with Sharpe
Everything about, especially how he is being used, is embarrassing
— OpheliaDoofensmirtz (@ODoofensmirtz) November 14, 2022
One user posted a GIF that conveyed what was being felt
Every time I hear Herschel speak i think this in my head pic.twitter.com/J9vRQ9zW7e
— VandalayIndustries (@hcjones40) November 14, 2022
Walker is a former NFL running back who was a Heisman Trophy winner. Some fans went to war in the comments about which one of the two had a better career.
One user said:
NFL career: Herschel Walker > Shannon Sharpe
— kiwibolt (@skamuli) November 14, 2022
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Another user responded in contradiction:
Definitely not. Maybe more successful in college, but Shannon>>>Herschel in NFL. pic.twitter.com/vNZvpiLYhA
— Dark Vanilla (@Kdoggizzle) November 14, 2022
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Herschel Walker made it through the initial election despite his strange statements and controversial takes. Shannon Sharpe and the rest of the NFL world have been and will continue to watch where this road leads for Walker and his campaign.
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