Olbermann deletes and apologizes for ‘racist’ tweet comparing ‘whiny’ Trump to a slave

Published



Political commentator Keith Olbermann drew criticism over an Election Day tweet calling President Trump a “whiny little Kunta Kinte.”

“Yes @realDonaldTrump has always been, will always be, and on the day of his bid for re-election, still is: a whiny little Kunta Kinte,” the former MSNBC anchor tweeted Tuesday, referencing Kunta Kinte, a slave character from the 1976 novel Roots by author Alex Haley.

Full midterm coverage.Deeper analysis.

Get unlimited access to Washington Examiner's reporting, expert analysis, and coverage of the midterm elections.

Get Unlimited Access

Cancel anytime.