A few conservative pundits on Tuesday furthered a conspiracy theory that someone, possibly Magic Johnson, set up Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling’s racist rant in order to buy the team.
Conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh on his show on Tuesday had a lengthy discussion with a caller about such a theory. Limbaugh attributed the theory to the caller, but seemed convinced that it was a possibility.
“Whoever set this up is really good. They covered every base. They’ve got the media wrapped around their little finger,” Limbaugh said.
“This is a fascinating theory. And, Neil, I’m glad that you held on through the break so I could dig deep, explore further,” he continued “You know, you got it.”
Patrick Howley, a reporter for the Daily Caller, also questioned whether Magic Johnson had something to do with the the leaked audio recording.
Question for @MagicJohnson: Did you in any way help V. Stiviano leak Sterling tape to TMZ?
— Patrick Howley (@PatrickHowleyDC) April 29, 2014
Magic’s possible role in leaking tape should be explored but @tmz can’t give up source MSM can’t go after Democrat. We on outside should dig
— Patrick Howley (@PatrickHowleyDC) April 29, 2014
Magic Johnson needs to be asked about possible role in leaking tape to TMZ before NBA approves sale. Sterling a bad man but questions linger
— Patrick Howley (@PatrickHowleyDC) April 29, 2014
A former Republican official in South Carolina, Todd Kincannon, floated the theory that Magic Johnson helped Sterling’s girlfriend, V. Stiviano, set up the recording.
Will any intrepid reporters notice that Magic Johnson just happens to have a group ready to buy the Clippers? THE WHOLE THING WAS A SETUP!
— Todd Kincannon (@Todd__Kincannon) April 29, 2014
I’ll say this for Magic Johnson. He must have some brilliant advisors to cook this up. Who knew he had super aides like that?
— Todd Kincannon (@Todd__Kincannon) April 29, 2014
Step 1: Cook up a plan to defraud somebody. Step 2: Yell racist a lot. Step 3: Profit!
— Todd Kincannon (@Todd__Kincannon) April 29, 2014
