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Barack Obama Rebukes Political "Clown Show" Following Racist Social Media Post 🏛️🇺🇸

In a powerful new interview with Brian Tyler Cohen, former President Barack Obama has broken his silence on the "devolution" of American political discourse. His remarks follow a controversial video shared on Donald Trump’s Truth Social account that depicted the former President and First Lady Michelle Obama with racist imagery. 📉

Key Highlights from the Interview:
A Lack of Shame: Obama criticized the erosion of decorum, describing the current social media and television landscape as a "clown show" where respect for the office has been lost. 🤡

Response to Racist Clip: While the White House initially dismissed the video (which depicted the Obamas as monkeys) as "fake outrage" before blaming a staff error, Obama noted that most Americans find such behavior "deeply troubling." 🚫🐒

Criticism of Immigration Tactics: Obama drew sharp parallels between the recent federal immigration crackdown in Minnesota—which included two fatal shootings—and the actions of authoritarian dictatorships. 👮‍♂️⚖️

Hope in Grassroots Action: Despite the "rogue behavior" of federal agents, Obama praised ordinary citizens who organized peaceful protests in subzero weather, stating, "This is not the America we believe in." ❄️✊

The Road Ahead
Obama predicted that these divisive tactics would ultimately backfire on Republicans in the upcoming midterm elections, emphasizing that the final answer lies with the American people. 🗳️✨

"As long as we have folks [fighting for the truth], I feel like we’re going to get through this." — Barack Obama

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