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It has been a whirlwind week for Benny Johnson, the provocative right-wing commentator and podcaster, with his name splashed across headlines and social media for both his media maneuvers and for stirring serious controversy. Just in the past few days, Benny rocketed into nationwide attention after posting a highly controversial AI-generated video online. In the clip, Johnson appears dressed as Batman, taking on caricatured migrants—complete with sombreros and ponchos—in a parody styled after the campy 1960s Batman, right down to the comic book “POW” and “THWACK” graphics. The video went viral, lighting up Twitter, enraging the DC fan community, and even prompting calls from some fans for DC Studios boss James Gunn to pursue legal action for defaming the Batman character. The Independent reports that the video not only involved offensive racial stereotypes but also included a moment where “Batman Benny” punches a woman in a sombrero, sending her hat flying—a sequence widely viewed as tasteless and inflammatory, and drawing accusations of racism and misogyny.
Fueling the fire, Johnson actively documented his recent weekend spent riding along with Immigration and Customs Enforcement during aggressive Chicago raids. FandomWire and The Independent both highlight how Johnson, clad in Border Patrol gear, gleefully narrated his experience of accompanying Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, describing it as “intense raids across left-wing violence ridden Chicago.” Images and video of Benny in a sniper nest atop an ICE detention facility, and later mingling with agents during raids outside a Walmart, soon flooded both his Instagram and X profiles—again sparking heated debate. In his own words, Johnson called it "insane," while proudly sharing his proximity to power and federal law enforcement during these highly charged and often violent interactions.
Over the past 24 hours, his Instagram lit up again as Johnson announced he would interview Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem at Portland’s ICE facility. Local news, including Portland’s ABC affiliate, KATU, confirmed both Johnson’s presence and Noem's ongoing, headline-grabbing law enforcement visits to Democratic cities, which have escalated tensions between state and federal officials.
Meanwhile, on social media, Johnson has continued leveraging his access and notoriety—recently calling for a “reckoning” in response to left-wing political rhetoric following the assassination of right-wing figure Charlie Kirk. He has demanded accountability from liberal media personalities like Kimmel and Colbert, claiming their commentary incites violence. While Johnson’s star has risen among Trump supporters, critics remain equally vocal about what The Independent describes as his long history of stunts, plagiarism scandals, and willingness to stoke partisan outrage for clicks and clout.
At present, there are no confirmed business activities or new business ventures that Johnson is publicly tied to this week. As always, speculation continues to swirl online, but only his media appearances and digital provocations are verified. The question now for Benny is whether this latest round of controversy will cement his place as a conservative firebrand—or push him further into the cultural crosshairs. Thanks for listening—remember to subscribe so you never miss an update on Benny Johnson, and search "Biography Flash" for more great biographies.
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