JIM Bob Duggar was SLAMMED as “gross” for promoting his state Senate run just days after his son Josh’s guilty verdict.
The 33-year-old was found guilty in his child pornography case on Thursday.
Jim Bob, 56, took to his campaign’s Facebook page on Saturday to address Josh’s verdict.
The Counting On alum wrote: “As a father, I am heartbroken over the entire situation regarding my son, all who have been affected by it in any way, and those who have been harmed through CSAM. As an American,
“I respect our legal system and am thankful for those who serve in it.
“As a Christian, I put all of my trust in Christ in both the joyful and difficult moments of life.”
The post then took a political turn as Jim Bob wrote: “As your state senator, I promise to remain an unwavering conservative voice representing our great community in Little Rock.
“Thank you for your prayers and support.”
FANS REACT
Shortly after the Duggar patriarch shared the post, fans rushed to the comments section to slam him as “gross.”
A number of fans shared gifs to express how they felt about the post, as one fan wrote: “Please stop talking.”
Another called the aspiring Senator a “monster,” as a third chimed in: “You sit on a throne of lies.”
A following person added: “This was a terrible idea.”
A number of fans left gifs calling Jim Bob “trash,” while one posted: “You are a rude, terrible person.”
POLITICAL RUN
Last month, Jim Bob announced announced his candidacy for Arkansas State Senate District 7 seat, according to Arkansas Democrat Gazette.
Following backlash for the timing of his campaign, the father of 19 revealed he won’t be backing down or staying silent in his fight for the seat.
In a recent blog post, the Counting On alum slammed “cancel culture” after his son Josh‘s arrest and said he refuses to let it stop him.
He wrote: “Like so many other families, we too have faced crises, difficulties, and heartbreak.
“…They say because our family has faced problems we should shrink away—this is why they are often so relentlessly unkind, but we cannot sit on the sidelines during a time when one of America’s most important battles is taking place.
“We are devoted to doing our part and making a difference for our children and grandchildren.”
JOSH’S VERDICT
Josh was found guilty of both possessing and receiving child pornography on Thursday.
Following the verdict reading, the ex reality star was ordered straight into custody.
The former TLC star looked back at his family when the court read out that he was found guilty.
While he didn’t cry, Josh was “teary-eyed” and “solemn” as he was cuffed, according to The Celeb Report’s reporter at the scene.
The Counting On alum stopped as he was being taken away to tell his wife Anna, 33, that he “loved” her.
FAMILY STATEMENT
Jim Bob and his wife Michelle, 55, took to their family’s website hours after the verdict was revealed to share a statement following Josh’s guilty verdict.
The statement read: “This entire ordeal has been very grievous.
“Today, God’s grace, through the love and prayers of so many, has sustained us.
“Our hearts and prayers are with anyone who has ever been harmed through CSAM.”
The statement continued: “In the days ahead, we will do all we can to surround our daughter-in-law Anna and their children with love and support.
“As parents, we will never stop praying for Joshua, and loving him, as we do all of our children.
“In each of life’s circumstances, we place our trust in God. He is our source of strength and refuge.”
The message concluded: “Thank you for your prayers.”
