Canceling culture strikes again.
Mumford & Sons banjo player Winston Marshall announced that he would step aside from the popular band after a reaction simply praised by an anti-Antifa book by conservative author Andy Ngo.
“In the past few days, I have understood better the pain caused by the book I endorse. I have offended not only many people I don’t know, but also the people closest to me, including my bandmates and for that reason, I’m really sorry. As a result of my actions, I’m taking time out of the band to examine my blind spots, “said Marshall in a statement.
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“For now, know that I understand [sic] how my endorsements have the potential to be seen as hateful approvals and divisive behavior. I apologize, as that was not my intention “, he added.
In a now-deleted tweet that sparked outrage, Marshall congratulated Ngo for writing “Unmasked: Inside Antifa’s Radical Plan to Destroy Democracy”. Marshall, who had less than 8,000 followers on Wednesday morning, called the book “important” and praised the conservative author.
“I finally had time to read your important book. You are a brave man,” wrote Marshall in the now deleted tweet. It looks like he deleted all of his previous tweets, as only the apology remains in his timeline.
Marshall did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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Marshall’s apology was widely ridiculed by conservatives, who accused him of giving in to liberal social justice warriors.
In recent years, Ngo has gained national attention because of his reporting on Antifa violence in Portland, Oregon. Ngo is also the general editor of The Post Millenial. He appeared to comment on the situation via Twitter, but did not mention the name of the musician.
“I am sorry for those who suffer because they dare to read my work or speak to me,” wrote Ngo. “The danger of Antifa and its allies is not only its willingness to carry out or support mutilations, murders and terrorism – but also how they close curious minds of independent thinking.”
Ngo did not immediately respond to a request for additional comments.
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Joseph A. Wulfsohn of Fox News contributed to this report.