Jennie Nguyen Explains Her Racist Facebook Posts From 2020

Jennie Nguyen took to Instagram Live and talked about her controversial posts.

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The “Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” alum explained the issue, but initially blamed her social media team for possibly sharing the posts.

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She said, “I just want you to understand that, during that time, I had a team of people that [were] helping me. Whether they posted [or] I posted, it doesn’t really matter at this point.”

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She continued: “For me, it’s on my account and I take full responsibility and accountability for what was posted.”

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Nguyen added, “I know I hurt a lot of people. My viewpoint during that time in 2020 was emotional and it brings back a lot of memories during that time when we went through such a tragic, terrible year.”

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Nguyen also said she’s “proud to be a Republican” and that she “support my law enforcement.”

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The reality TV newbie came under fire for sharing racist posts on Facebook in 2020 about the Black Lives Matter movement.

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Nguyen also brought in a friend named Michael during the live chat.

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Her pal, who’s Black, said: “Over time, I did have to educate her on the whole Black Lives Matter and everything like that because I’m a gay black man, so I live it every day.”

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