Chris Russo, a radio personality, faced criticism for likening Shohei Ohtani's free agency to the 'atomic bomb' in a WWII-themed rant. The remark drew backlash for its insensitivity, with fans and media outlets condemning Russo's comparison.
'Atomic bomb' remark for Shohei Ohtani's secret free agency meetings draws heat to radio legend. https://t.co/hsnjhAPG7o Click the image to read more:
'Atomic bomb' remark for Shohei Ohtani's secret free agency meetings draws heat to radio legend https://t.co/Z3tlqYw6d2
Fans bashed ESPN’s Chris Russo for comparing Shohei Ohtani’s free agency to an “atomic bomb” https://t.co/uaYku1ZnSl
Chris Russo got some flack for mentioning the atomic bomb while talking about Shohei Ohtani. However, it shouldn't take much more than a basic understanding of American history to get what he was referring to. Read: https://t.co/LJUSWTocw5 https://t.co/82vVpQ7EJa
Chris Russo Criticized for Remark About Shohei Ohtani’s Hushed Free Agency: 'What Is This, the Atomic Bomb?' https://t.co/7VjlGWNSeC
Chris Russo SLAMMED for shocking 'atomic bomb' reference about Japan star Shohei Ohtani's approach to free agency in a two-minute, WWII-themed rant on First Take: 'He's gone too far' https://t.co/Mef6D03yAG https://t.co/wScEMXjlfq