Trump hits Spike Lee for ‘racist’ Oscar acceptance speech

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President Trump on Monday criticized director Spike Lee for his “racist” Oscar acceptance speech Sunday night.

“Be nice if Spike Lee could read his notes, or better yet not have to use notes at all, when doing his racist hit on your President, who has done more for African Americans (Criminal Justice Reform, Lowest Unemployment numbers in History, Tax Cuts,etc.) than almost any other Pres!” Trump tweeted Monday morning.

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