How ‘American Sniper’ Chris Kyle’s Friend Fired Back at Seth Rogen

Ben Smith / January 23, 2015

Former Navy Seal and friend of Chris Kyle Jason Redman blasted Seth Rogen and Michael Moore for their controversial tweets on the high-grossing movie “American Sniper,” which is based on Kyle’s Seal service.

American Sniper kind of reminds me of the movie that’s showing in the third act of Inglorious Basterds.

— Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) January 18, 2015

My uncle killed by sniper in WW2. We were taught snipers were cowards. Will shoot u in the back. Snipers aren’t heroes. And invaders r worse

— Michael Moore (@MMFlint) January 18, 2015

But if you’re on the roof of your home defending it from invaders who’ve come 7K miles, you are not a sniper, u are brave, u are a neighbor.

— Michael Moore (@MMFlint) January 19, 2015

Oh, and Iraqis are called “savages” throughout the film.

— Michael Moore (@MMFlint) January 19, 2015

Sorry to have to state the obvious again: Invading a country that hasn’t attacked you is illegal & immoral. History will judge us harshly.

— Michael Moore (@MMFlint) January 19, 2015

During an appearance on Fox News’ “Hannity,” Redman criticized Rogen for his lack of appreciation for what Kyle had done while protecting the United States.

Noting that Rogen has dual citizenship in Canada and the United States, Redman said, “Seth Rogen, on behalf of all American veterans who fought for your freedom, you’re welcome.”

Sean Parnell, a retired U.S. Army Ranger, was also present and told Sean Hannity that he believed there was a bias against the armed forces in Hollywood. “I think comments, you know, whether from Michael Moore or Seth Rogen, I think what it does is it underscores an inherent anti-military bias in Hollywood.”

Parnell went on to note the success of the blockbuster film, claiming that if the left in Hollywood would do more movies that dealt with American exceptionalism and the honor and valor seen in the military they would “make hundreds of millions at the same time.”

Watch the full exchange below.

Seth Rogen has since tried to distance himself from the earlier tweet.

I truly hope this clears things up: pic.twitter.com/1lLM4cA5je

— Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) January 23, 2015