The Netflix documentary "Tiger King" is particularly well received in the United States. Now even Donald Trump has commented on the controversial zoo owner Joe Exotic.
- Thanks to the Netflix documentary "Tiger King" (in German: "Big cats and their predators" ), the former zoo owner Joe Exotic is the focus of the media.
- He is currently in prison and hopes to be released early.
- Now Donald Trump also commented on the protagonist of the documentary.
Netflix has once again landed a hit - only in exceptional cases not with a fictional series, but with the documentary "Tiger King" * about the controversial zoo owner Joe Exotic . This had a violent confrontation with animal rights activist Carole Baskin several years ago . At the time, she had accused Exotic of not treating his big cats properly, and a month-long argument broke out.
This conflict finally culminated when Exotic hired a contract killer to eliminate Baskin. A plan that luckily failed. Exotic is now in jail and is asking President Donald Trump .
"Tiger King": President could release Joe Exotic from prison earlier
Joe Exotic has been serving a 22-year prison sentence since the beginning of this year. In addition to the alleged murder of Carole Baskin , the reason for this is the allegation of animal abuse . Exotic itself denies all of these acts and also hopes to be released from prison earlier. That would be possible, for example, through an acquittal of the American president, whom he asks for Trump.
Donald Trump Jr. , the president's son , finally commented on Joe Exotic on a radio show and also noted that his father could acquit the controversial zoo owner. Only a day later Donald Trump spoke up himself.
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"Tiger King": Donald Trump comments on possible jail release of Joe Exotic
At a press conference, a journalist took up the topic and asked Donald Trump whether he was actually considering acquitting Joe Exotic . Instead of answering immediately, he first passed the question on to those present who did not respond with a yes or a no. Only then did he express his own opinion: he would at least let an acquittal go through his head .
A reporter just asked if Trump would pardon Joe Exotic from Tiger King and Trump said, "I will take a look." pic.twitter.com/f0c0R8QmDy
- Caleb Hull (@CalebJHull) April 8, 2020Trump's response caused a sensation as opinions about Joe Exotic's stay in prison are generally divided. While many believe that he was wrongfully sentenced, others consider the punishment justified - such as producer Rick Kirkham , who worked with Exotic for a long time *.
However, it remains to be seen whether Trump will actually consider acquitting himself. Several Twitter users point out that his reaction to the question was rather jocular . So he probably just wanted to loosen up the mood, since the very serious press conference was primarily about the corona virus.
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Video: Trailer for the Netflix documentary "Tiger King"
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