Obama Calls US Politics a Clown Show Amidst Racist Video Backlash
Former US President Barack Obama has spoken out against the degrading nature of modern political discourse, specifically referencing a viral racist video that depicted him and Michelle Obama as apes. He lamented the erosion of shame and public decorum, describing current political commentary as a “clown show” where such offensive material appears without apparent remorse. Obama highlighted the loss of decency in public figures, a trend he believes has contributed to the normalization of racism in politics, with far-reaching implications for the office of the president and global discourse.