af·flu·en·za | \ ,a-(,)flü-ˈen-zə \:
the unhealthy and unwelcome
psychological and social effects of affluence regarded especially as extreme materialism and
consumerism associated with resulting in a life of chronic
dissatisfaction, debt, stress, and impaired relationships.
Barack Obama breaks his silence on Charlie Kirk’s assassination by blaming President Trump for fueling political violence and by declaring Charlie’s ideas “wrong":
“I will say that those extreme views were not in my White House. I wasn’t embracing them. I wasn’t empowering them. I wasn’t putting the weight of the United States government behind extremist views.”
“I didn’t know Charlie Kirk. I was generally aware of some of his ideas. I think those ideas were wrong.”
“I’ve noticed that there’s been some confusion, I think, around this lately, and frankly, coming from the White House and some of the other positions of authority that suggest, and I guess even before we had determined who the perpetrator of this evil act was, that somehow we’re going to identify an enemy, we’re going to suggest that somehow that enemy was at fault.”
IT’S OFFICIAL! 🚨
I am beyond excited to announce the release of my brand-new book:
Not Normal: How the Things We Hope For Change Everything
Available at Barnes&Noble, Amazon, ReaderHouse, Google Play, and iTunes
Just finished debating with Rep. Byron Donalds, who excused Donald Trump’s violent rhetoric by lying that crime is “massively up” in America, but the FBI data shows clearly that crime is going down.
Today, I honor my mother, Delores Mitchell, as she turns 90 years old. Grateful for the sacrifices you have made, for raising the neighborhood children and for embodying a strong, powerful Black mother. I want to express my love and appreciation for you. Love you immensely!