I Don’t Care What You Think!”: James Franklin Defiantly Responds to Backlash After Honoring Charlie Kirk James Franklin is no stranger to the roar of the football field. In recent times, the legendary football coach has been under the constant gaze of cameras, microphones, and a world that never stops scrutinizing him. But even for someone as seasoned as Franklin, the storm he found himself in this week was unlike anything he had faced before. The reason? His decision to publicly honor Charlie Kirk after the activist’s shocking death. What should have been a simple, heartfelt tribute quickly turned into a full-blown controversy. Critics were quick to seize the moment, fans clashed fiercely online, and commentators from across the political spectrum weighed in. But if anyone thought James Franklin would back down, they clearly don’t know him.