Kyle Rittenhouse has resurfaced on social media with a personal update, four years after his high-profile court case ended in acquittal.
In August 2020, Rittenhouse, then 17, became a central figure in a national debate. He faced several serious charges following a shooting during unrest in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The violence occurred amid protests after Jacob Blake, a Black resident of Wisconsin, was shot by police and left paralyzed.
Rittenhouse had traveled from Illinois to Kenosha, saying he intended to help protect local property. He carried a semi-automatic rifle. During confrontations that night, two men were killed and a third was wounded. From the beginning, Rittenhouse maintained he acted in self-defense.
In November 2021, a jury agreed. He was found not guilty on all counts. His legal team later said he felt deep relief, while also wishing the events had never happened.
Now, several years later, Rittenhouse appears focused on building a new chapter. Reports suggest he works at a gun shop in Florida. He also runs a YouTube channel that has attracted tens of thousands of followers.
I'm back on social media, I'm back in the fight, and i'm here to stay.
— Kyle Rittenhouse (@rittenhouse2a) December 10, 2025
For a quick update, 6 months ago I made the best decision of my life and married my best friend. @BellRittenhouse, I couldn’t be happier. I love you beautiful.
More big announcements coming soon… pic.twitter.com/7gjG3wwZgy
This week, he returned to Twitter after a long absence. In his post, he shared a major life milestone. Rittenhouse revealed that he married six months ago and described the decision as the happiest of his life. He also hinted that more announcements may follow soon.
For supporters and critics alike, his reappearance signals that he remains a public figure, even as he emphasizes personal change.