Ricky Schroder’s Recent Reappearance Has Fans Concerned

Ricky Schroder recently reappeared in the public eye but on a controversial note due to his ideas and beliefs. Years ago, he came under fire for protesting against the COVID-19 vaccine, and has even condemned Pride Month and the LGBTQ+ community due to his conservative stance.

Amid recent political tensions, Ricky, who is a Republican, has been clear on his side, openly campaigning for and supporting the return of former president Donald Trump. In fact, the 50-year-old allegedly said he was willing to get arrested for speaking up against the current government.

Ricky Schroder’s controversy-ridden career

Ricky’s rise to stardom began when he was nine, as he won his first Golden Globe right off the bat through his debut movie, The Champs. From a lowly background, Ricky was soon a regular on TV screens, appearing in more productions like the ‘80s Silver Spoons series, Scrubs, and NYPD Blue.

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In the 2000s, Ricky expanded his horizons as a director and producer, earning the Best Director Award at 2004’s San Diego International Film Festival for his work on Black Cloud. Although he seemed to be making progress professionally, Ricky’s personal life was laden with controversy as he was associated with physical assault cases against his ex-wife, Andrea Bernard.

Reactions to Ricky’s political views

Ricky promised to be in Washington D.C. next January regardless of how the upcoming presidential elections go, noting that he would either be present for Trump’s inauguration or to protest current president Joe Biden’s second term. Many fans disagreed with Ricky, calling him insensitive and tone-deaf, while another subset cheered his opinions.

Amid the opposite sides of the debate, some of Ricky’s social media followers called out his unkempt appearance, questioning if he was okay. Interestingly, some came to his defense, saying “rough looks good on him” and that “he’s allowed to look rough after all he’s been through.” “God bless you for sharing your thoughts about what’s going on,” another quipped.