Donald Trump’s son, Donald Trump Jr., is facing a huge backlash after he made a post on social media post that targeted former First Lady Michelle Obama. Shared on Instagram, the post featured a picture of former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Levon Kirkland with the caption, “I found this rare Michelle Obama rookie card.”
He added, “Just a little Super Bowl nostalgia. Lol.”
In a statement to X, independent journalist Aaron Rupard declared that the post displayed “insane levels of racist misogyny.” Comments under the post expressed the same sentiments and labeled the “joke” as “disgusting mean behavior.”
In the post’s caption, Trump Jr. attempted to downplay his intent, and stated, “Deer [sic] fact-checkers I’m told that this is a joke.”
He continued, “So please treat it accordingly though I personally am not 100% sure.”
The controversial post reignited the unfounded conspiracy theory in right-wing circles that claims Obama is...
He added, “Just a little Super Bowl nostalgia. Lol.”
In a statement to X, independent journalist Aaron Rupard declared that the post displayed “insane levels of racist misogyny.” Comments under the post expressed the same sentiments and labeled the “joke” as “disgusting mean behavior.”
In the post’s caption, Trump Jr. attempted to downplay his intent, and stated, “Deer [sic] fact-checkers I’m told that this is a joke.”
He continued, “So please treat it accordingly though I personally am not 100% sure.”
The controversial post reignited the unfounded conspiracy theory in right-wing circles that claims Obama is...
- 2/18/2024
- by Baila Eve Zisman
- Uinterview
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