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Sun Sep 25, 2016, 08:36 PM Sep 2016

President Obama SCHOOLS The Donald On Black History, And It’s Freaking Awesome! (VIDEO)



A few days ago, Donald Trump declared that life for African-Americans is worse than it has ever been. He even repeated the word “ever” three times to make his point. As with most things Trump says, it was pure and unadulterated bullshit, stacked high and garnished with his signature knack for hyperbole.

Earlier today on Good Morning America, President Obama was asked about Trump’s comments by GMA host Robin Roberts, and the President wasted no time cutting the Orange Menace down to size when he said:

“Even most 8 year olds would tell you that whole slavery thing wasn’t very good for black people. Jim Crow wasn’t good for black people. What we have to do is use our history to propel us to make more progress in the future.”




The President also commented on the recent protests in Charlotte, North Carolina, after the shooting death of a Keith Lamont Scott by a police officer. President Obama said he fully understands the frustrations of many black Americans and Charlotte residents, protests should be peaceful and orderly:

“Looting, breaking glass, those things are not going to advance the cause.”

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