Roseanne Barr Claims Her ‘Planet of the Apes’ Tweet Was About Anti-Semitism

As we reported weeks ago, Roseanne Barr sent out a racist tweet about former Barack Obama adviser Valerie Jarrett, comparing her to an ape. The tweet offended many, and resulted in the cancellation of her hit show Roseanne. In a series of tweets yesterday, Barr claimed that her “Planet of the Apes” reference was really about anti-Semitism. She wrote:

Rod Serling wrote Planet of The Apes. It was about anti-semitism. That is what my tweet referred to-the anti semitism of the Iran deal. Low IQ ppl can think whatever they want.

— Roseanne Barr (@therealroseanne) June 14, 2018

I have developed a bit of palsy in my head and hands due to the stress I have lived thru-I sleep alot now-without ambien too, thank G0D!! goodnight-we are winning! don't give up! PEACE is coming!

— Roseanne Barr (@therealroseanne) June 14, 2018

1) I want u all2 know I'm fine. I've been using this time2 reflect &2 gain insight on what I said & how it was misunderstood.. Needless2 say I'm NOT what people have accused me of! I’ve never practiced "RACISM" in my entire life & never will. Meantime…(next page)

— Roseanne Barr (@therealroseanne) June 14, 2018

thank u to my friends @LionelMedia and @seanhannity @normmacdonald and my family & friends 4 helping me when I was broken.

— Roseanne Barr (@therealroseanne) June 14, 2018