After Trump posted an AI video on his social media account that depicted former President Obama and his First Lady as apes, Obama responded:
"You know, this does get attention, and it does distract. But you know, just like me and you, when traveling all over the country, you meet a lot of people. They still believe in decency, politeness, and kindness. But nowadays, what's being played out on social media and television is a clown show. The fact is, those who used to be concerned with proper conduct, behavior, and respect for public office now have no shame about this kind of behavior."
Comment: Trump used an AI video to portray Obama and his wife as apes, which is a low and offensive approach, touching the most sensitive racial discrimination red line in American society. Obama's response was restrained and mild; he did not engage in heated verbal attacks but simply expressed that respect and etiquette are lacking in public places these days, and many people have lost their dignity for the sake of attention. This incident is essentially a reflection of the increasingly extreme political climate in the United States, the intensification of polarization, and the continuous lowering of the bottom line.
Original: toutiao.com/article/1857156331715593/
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