Gun rights activist Kyle Rittenhouse, who made national headlines for being acquitted in an August 2020 shooting that killed two men during rioting in Kenosha, Wis., made a surprise return to social media Wednesday to announce that he is now married.

“I’m back on social media, I’m back in the fight, and i’m here to stay,” the 22-year-old wrote on X alongside two images of him and his bride Bella — including one in which his new wife held an AR-15.

Kyle Rittenhouse broke his long-held social media silence Wednesday to announce his marriage. Kyle Rittenhouse / X

“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.”

Rittenhouse was found not guilty on Nov. 19, 2021, of homicide,

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