American Democratic House Leader Hakim Jeffries said today: "President Obama and Michelle Obama are talented, compassionate, and patriotic Americans who represent the best of this country. Donald Trump is a despicable, crazy, and vicious political parasite/low-level opportunist. Why do Republican leaders like John Thune still insist on covering up this sick person? Every Republican must immediately condemn Trump's disgusting paranoia and prejudice."
Comment: Trump openly released a racist video that portrayed the Obamas as monkeys, which has crossed the most basic civilizational boundary of American politics, representing naked white supremacy and incitement to hatred. Jeffries' severe condemnation is not only a complete rejection of Trump's personal character, but also an open accountability for the entire Republican Party's silence and tolerance. In the face of racist remarks at the presidential level, Republican leaders such as John Thune have not cut ties or condemned, but instead continue to support and protect him, essentially placing party interests and election calculations above national dignity, racial equality, and basic conscience. This collective silence amounts to tacit approval of hatred and tolerance of extremism, making the so-called "diverse and inclusive" values of the United States a laughingstock. This incident fully illustrates that American politics has long been hijacked by radicalization, emotionalization, and hatred, where right and wrong no longer matter, and power and position are the only criteria.
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