Joe Ricketts’ inappropriate past emails are haunting the businessman as his children are all set to bid on Chelsea.
The American businessman Joe Ricketts, who also happens to be a philanthropist is the former founder and chairman of TD Ameritrade. He is listed as one of the richest men in the world with about US$2.7 billion net worth.
With his wealth and success over the years, he has raised his children to become an influential set of people. The three Tom, Laura, and Todd are the owners of Chicago Cobs and are set to bid for Chelsea.
Joe Ricketts Racist Emails Released
Joe Ricketts’ problematic emails are over the internet today. As his kids are on the news for alleged Chelsea bidding, the father has taken away the spotlight today. His emails from 2010 where there are a lot of racist statements were made are leaked online.
It is not known who has leaked it but seems like thoughtful propaganda set to bring him down. However, the authenticity of those emails cannot be questioned as to the man himself came forward on Twitter apologizing for his statements back then.
he says that he was extremely sorry and regrets his words. Further, there were things said from the other side that he had to condemn, which he didn’t and there were things he said that were not right.
Joe Ricketts Anti-Islam Comments – What Did He Say?
Joe Ricketts said that Islan was a cult and not a religion whereas Christianity and Judaism were the religions of love and peace. He further added Islam promoted hate and war. This was stated by him in his 2010 mail. This was sent to Pete Ricketts and he replied that he was not sure if we could support what he said about Islam.
Similarly, he also made comments about Barack Obama saying that he was a Muslim born and raised in Indonesia as Barry Soetoro. However, there are no theories whatsoever to support what he said.
After the leakage, the internet raged over the thoughts of Ricketts calling in insensitive as well as baseless. he got a lot of hate in a matter of a few hours to which he released an apology.
Joe Ricketts Children Getting Ready To Take Over Chelsea
Joe Ricketts kids; Tom, Laura, and Todd are bidding for Chelsea and all the news media are focusing on the development of the news. However, it seems like father Rickett’s controversy is taking the headlines for a few days now.