Wisconsin gunman Kyle Rittenhouse is married, teases more news to come

Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News on Dec 11, 2025

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Kyle Rittenhouse, who was acquitted of killing two Black Lives Matter protesters during a 2020 demonstration, returned to social media this week to announce that he’s married.

Rittenhouse became a household name after shooting three people at a Kenosha, Wisc., protest following the killing of George Floyd. The then-17-year-old gunman was celebrated by right-wing figures, including President Donald Trump and Tucker Carlson, and honored at conservative events.

For years after, Rittenhouse used his fame to promote pro-gun politicians and causes until his social media feeds went dark in July.

His hiatus ended Wednesday with a series of posts including wedding photos of Rittenhouse with his new wife, Bella Rittenhouse. One image shows the bride toting a long gun and Rittenhouse, now 22, holding a pistol. He said their wedding took place six months ago.

In a follow-up post, Rittenhouse explained that his exit from public life began nearly a year ago.

“I stepped out of the public eye back in January — I needed peace, a fresh start, somewhere far from the constant noise and chaos,” he wrote on X Wednesday evening. “That decision changed my life… I met and married my best friend, and found more peace and purpose than I ever thought possible.”

Rittenhouse also teased “more big announcements” to come and claimed to be “back in the fight,” particularly citing the “brutal assassination of my friend Charlie Kirk.”

One of his stated initiatives is to help defeat moderate Texas Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales, who’s up for reelection in November. Rittenhouse moved to the Lone Star State in 2022, according to Austin NBC affiliate KXAN.

Rittenhouse added that’s he’s currently being sued for $20 million, but trusts “the Lord” to handle that situation. The family of one of the men Rittenhouse killed filed a 2021 wrongful death suit. A man wounded by Rittenhouse in Kenosha is also seeking restitution.