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Another tweet resonated with many who felt the economic shutdowns and social restrictions were doing irreparable harm. Carano voiced her support for reopening businesses and places of worship, criticizing the unequal application of COVID-19 regulations. She argued that working was a fundamental right and highlighted the societal toll of prolonged lockdowns—mental health crises, depression, suicide, and overdoses.
Most notably, her post referencing the refusal to give the Nazi salute during WWII and her expression of solidarity with Black Lives Matter drew visceral reactions. Critics claimed these comments were either misunderstood or deliberately provocative, casting her as a symbol of insensitivity or worse.