Did Keaton Jones’ Mom Con Celebs into Rallying Behind Her Bullied Son?

The internet can be a tricky place. One minute, you have Donald Trump calling Kim Jong Un “short and fat” while Trump’s supporters call anyone who demonstrates logic and a conscious a “snowflake.” The next minute, they come together to stick up for a child who needs to know they’re not alone.

This time, the child in question Keaton Jones, whose mother Kimberly recently posted a video of Keaton’s tearful confession of being bullied.

This is Keaton Jones, he lives in Knoxville and he has a little something to say about bullying.pic.twitter.com/coyQxFp33V

— Everything TN (@Everything_TN) December 9, 2017

In the short time it’s been online, the video has gone viral, and the Twitter-sphere has come together to show their support for the child. Many have admitted to being the subject of bullying themselves in the past, even reigniting the #ItGetsBetter hashtag, originated by Dan Savage and husband, Terry Miller in 2010. The likes of Cardi B, Gal Gadot, Chris Evans, and Millie Bobby Brown are just a few to show their support.

Little buddy, I was bullied when I was a kid. You are right #ItGetsBetter! You are my own personal super hero. Protect Yo Heart. You got a pal in the Hulk. https://t.co/fRTAENcmV4

— Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) December 10, 2017

I stand with Keaton Jones – this amazing kid is incredibly brave – bullying has to stop now #istandwithkeatonjones https://t.co/Wqnn3fBmt2

— russell tovey (@russelltovey) December 11, 2017

“People are different and don’t need to be criticized about it.” 💪🏾 Stay strong, Keaton. Know that you are not alone. ❤️ #IStandWithKeaton ❤️ https://t.co/qAmDNSCNqa

— BeBe Zahara Benet (@BeBeZaharaBenet) December 11, 2017

Stay strong, Keaton. Don’t let them make you turn cold. I promise it gets better. While those punks at your school are deciding what kind of people they want to be in this world, how would you and your mom like to come to the Avengers premiere in LA next year? https://t.co/s1QwCQ3toi

— Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) December 10, 2017

Different is special. You’re beautiful Keaton. Inside and out. #IStandWithKeaton https://t.co/I7jTVF3izn

— Gal Gadot (@GalGadot) December 11, 2017

Keaton, this is so accurate. Why do people do this? I think your sooo cool Keaton! I wanna be your friend ( but srsly) ur freakin awesome ❤️ https://t.co/LD7Q762bL9

— Millie Bobby Brown (@milliebbrown) December 9, 2017

I can’t get that boy I️n that video out my mind 😪I wish i can give him a hug and beat the shit out them kids that pick on him .I don’t care if they kids 👊🏽👊🏽FUCK YOU !!

— iamcardib (@iamcardib) December 10, 2017

It might not be the most surprising group of famous people to offer some supportive words to a young man dealing with bullies. But some might not expect to see these messages from the likes of a Trump kid and some of the MAGA crowd. Donald Trump Jr. and Joy Villa (who you probably only remember for wearing that tacky MAGA dress on a red carpet) were a few of the Trump supporters to jump on this bandwagon, contrary to their leader’s middle-school-bully-grown-up personality that all too frequently makes a Twitter appearance and encourages his followers to behave in the same way.

This is why we must #stopbullying. This online grown bully needs to be called out for this disgusting comment. Bullying is WRONG no matter if you agree w their views, don’t let your prejudices blind you. He’s a child. #IStandWithKeatonJones https://t.co/0CVTIfQJOm

— Joy Villa (@Joy_Villa) December 11, 2017

No child should ever be bullied. Parents who are failing at raising their kids with good values, being respectful of others should be held accountable and pay a fine, it is the only way they will feel compelled to stop this.#IStandWithKeaton#KeatonJones pic.twitter.com/LXnYSK8JM4

— 🇺🇸Jojoh888🇺🇸🌹 (@jojoh888) December 11, 2017

This video is so sad. My heart goes out to this young man and his mom. Bullying is a very real problem. #KeatonJonesIsAwesome #IStandWithKeaton @FoxFriendsFirst https://t.co/UIRiBh8RFI

— Heather Childers (@HeatherChilders) December 10, 2017

If someone can get to me the name of the school, the principal, school board members i will gladly make the calls myself and fix this. Also if anyone knows Keaton and his parents, i will gladly fly them to NYC to be my guest & visit Fox News. https://t.co/uFyp2r2Yn7

— Sean Hannity (@seanhannity) December 10, 2017

1 thing I do not like is bullies. #IStandWithKeaton Stay strong Keaton.

— David Weissman (@davidmweissman) December 10, 2017

This is why we must #stopbullying. This online grown bully needs to be called out for this disgusting comment. Bullying is WRONG no matter if you agree w their views, don’t let your prejudices blind you. He’s a child. #IStandWithKeatonJones https://t.co/0CVTIfQJOm

— Joy Villa (@Joy_Villa) December 11, 2017

No child should ever be bullied. Parents who are failing at raising their kids with good values, being respectful of others should be held accountable and pay a fine, it is the only way they will feel compelled to stop this.#IStandWithKeaton#KeatonJones pic.twitter.com/LXnYSK8JM4

— 🇺🇸Jojoh888🇺🇸🌹 (@jojoh888) December 11, 2017

This video is so sad. My heart goes out to this young man and his mom. Bullying is a very real problem. #KeatonJonesIsAwesome #IStandWithKeaton @FoxFriendsFirst https://t.co/UIRiBh8RFI

— Heather Childers (@HeatherChilders) December 10, 2017

If someone can get to me the name of the school, the principal, school board members i will gladly make the calls myself and fix this. Also if anyone knows Keaton and his parents, i will gladly fly them to NYC to be my guest & visit Fox News. https://t.co/uFyp2r2Yn7

— Sean Hannity (@seanhannity) December 10, 2017

1 thing I do not like is bullies. #IStandWithKeaton Stay strong Keaton.

— David Weissman (@davidmweissman) December 10, 2017

If that’s not enough confusion to add to the story, it appears there may be more to Keaton’s family than meets the eye. Some Facebook sleuths have recently uncovered some incriminating photos of the Jones family. Before having a chance to make her account private, Kimberly Jones’ Facebook history offered a history of racist images and statements, including a photo of her kids holding up a Confederate flag. According toThe Root, one post even referred to Keaton calling his classmates by racial slurs, which may explain any issue his peers take with him.

Keaton Jones MOM is a next level racist who’s posted in many offensive and non remorseful comments towards black people, so how is she preaching about bullying when she herself is a bully 🤔🤔🤔 lmao people are funny pic.twitter.com/bTnF7BFDGr

— Queen Mel 🇭🇹 (@BLVCKMATTERS) December 11, 2017

Y’all this viral Keaton guy who wants to “stop bullying” blocked me bc I said racism is worse than bullying. Smh. #KeatonJones #IStandWithKeaton pic.twitter.com/y3lGrSocu6

— annesofiie (@annesofiie_) December 11, 2017

What’s worse, it appears Mrs. Jones had someone set up aGoFundMe in order to cash in on her son’s moment. After MMA fighter, Joe Schilling reached out to offer Keaton a trip to see him fight, Schilling took to Instagram to share an exchange he had with Kimberly Jones in which she asked for a GoFundMe donation and asked, “What happened to us whites sticking together and helping one of another against the predator?” Schilling also posted a video of his reaction to the ordeal.

@kimberlyjones_38 WELL WELL WELL AS YOU ALL KNOW I FUCKING HATE RACISIM TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT SOMEONE CLAIMING TO BE KEATON’s MOM HAD TO SAY FUCK THIS BITCH!! Now this might be a fake account pretending to be his mom. But this person who is doing the go fund me account needs to be put on blast

A post shared by Joe Schilling 🦍 (@joe_schilling) on Dec 11, 2017 at 7:21am PST

Whether or not Keaton was the bully or the bullied, the issue remains with parenting. As long as parents teach their kids it’s ok to bully others, whether it’s their nose or the color of their skin, there will be more MAGA followers and opportunists playing victim for their own gain.