Kyle Rittenhouse Disappears from Public Eye: Social Media Profiles Deleted and Internet in Uproar Over Shocking Weight Gain

Gun rights proponent Kyle Rittenhouse appears to have retreated from the public eye. The once-celebrated figure among right-wing circles has significantly reduced his social media presence and reportedly stepped back from his recent position at a gun store in Florida, following a relocation from Texas. This marks a stark shift for Rittenhouse, who enjoyed considerable attention post-2021 acquittal. His profiles on X and Instagram are no more, and his podcast, “The Tactically Inappropriate Podcast," has not seen updates since April, with its official site still under construction. Rittenhouse garnered fame in 2020 after fatally shooting two men during a Black Lives Matter protest. Charged with several serious offenses, he maintained his innocence, claiming self-defense, which a jury ultimately acknowledged. Although reactions to his social media exits have been rife with mockery, particularly concerning his appearance, much of the ridicule stems from digitally altered images, underscoring ongoing divisions around his controversial legacy.