Appearing in Trump's video as a monkey, Barack Obama reacts for the first time

Former US President Barack Obama, during a recent interview, indirectly reacted to the racist video posted on social media by President Donald Trump. Obama said that the shame and etiquette that once guided public officials are now gone.

The 47-minute podcast with Obama was released on Saturday. The episode begins with the host asking him to comment on American discourse, which he says has degraded to a level of cruelty never seen before.

Host Brian Tyler Cohen also asked about the White House's claim that immigrants apprehended by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) are domestic terrorists. He also added that a few days ago, Trump placed a picture of Obama on the body of a monkey.

Obama responds by saying: "It's important to acknowledge that the majority of the American people find this behavior deeply disturbing. It's true that it's attention-grabbing. It's true that it's a distraction."

Obama also added that there is a kind of clown show going on on social media and television.

"And what's true is that there doesn't seem to be any shame about it among people who used to think you had to have some kind of etiquette and a sense of propriety and respect for the office, right? That's been lost," he said, without mentioning Trump by name in his response.

During the interview, Obama spoke about a variety of issues. He praised protesters who have peacefully organized against immigration operations, discussed redistricting and talked about his presidential library, which is expected to open in Chicago next year.

Happening now...

20:43 SHOWBIZ

"I wanted to maintain privacy..."/ Capital T confirms relationship with Adrola Dushi, what the rapper says

20:29 EKONOMI&SOCIALE

1 in 3 marriages end in divorce! How prenuptial agreements are increasing among Albanian couples

20:07 HAPPENING NOW

Snow drifts block Theth, ARRSH appeals to citizens to avoid the road

19:54 MISTERE&KURIOZITETE

The discovery that is shocking the world, during excavations in a tomb, a...

19:52 SHOWBIZ

"Lim's words came out": Labinot Rexha accuses BBVK production and warns of legal action

19:36 HAPPENING NOW

Dor Puka, the master of house robbery in England, The Telegraph: The government has not been able to evict him for 10 years

19:19 BOTA

Zelensky honored with the Ewald von Kleist Prize in Munich

19:10 HAPPENING NOW

Accident on the Peqin-Elbasan axis, the "Benz" ends up in the canal after a collision between two vehicles in Përparim

18:54 SPORT

Partizan wins derby against Tirana, the Reds "reign" in the capital

18:34 BOTA

Netanyahu: Within 7 years we aim to end US military aid

18:18 BOTA

NAMES/ "Epstein" file, US prosecutor Pam Bondi sends Congress the list of public figures, including former presidents and artists

18:04 SPORT

Sipas miliarderit Bill Gates brenda 10 viteve do të ketë vetëm 2 ditë punë në javë

17:51 POLITICS

Law change/ Rama in a "personal" battle against SPAK

17:42 SHOWBIZ

Kristi përplaset me Mirin: Ndërtove skemë loje më një vajzë sa gjysma e moshës tënde

Want to read more news