'As bright as a broken bulb': Internet hits back at John Legend as he calls Trump 'racist' on MSNBC

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Reigniting his longstanding feud with former President Donald Trump, Grammy-winning musician John Legend has once again thrust himself into the center of a political firestorm.

In a candid interview on MSNBC, the singer-songwriter didn't hold back, unleashing a torrent of criticism at Trump's record on race relations and leveling the explosive accusation that the former president is "truly, truly a racist" at his core, as per The Daily Beast.

John Legend debunks Donald Trump's claims of being a champion for Black Americans

Despite Trump's claims of being a champion for Black Americans, Legend pointed to what he sees as a contradictory track record. While Trump's supporters highlight bipartisan criminal justice reform during his presidency, Legend argued that Trump's rhetoric and actions tell a different story.

"He’s not been an ally. At the same time he’s claiming credit for those small things, he’s also saying if people are stealing something they should get shot in the middle of the store," Legend emphasized.

Legend referenced Trump's response to the protests following the killing of George Floyd in 2020, saying, "When we protested the killing of George Floyd, he advocated for the military to shoot us in the streets."

John Legend attacks Trump's tricky history on race issues

Delving deeper into his critique, Legend pointed to what he sees as Trump's long history of alleged discriminatory practices and divisive racial beliefs. "He wouldn't let us live in his buildings back in the day," Legend asserted, referring to lawsuits accusing Trump's real estate companies of racial discrimination in the 1970s.

"He’s made it clear throughout his life that he believes Black people are inferior. He clearly believes in a genetic hierarchy of humanity and it’s racially determined," Legend added.

The musician also took aim at Trump's comments on immigration, accusing him of preferring predominantly white countries as sources of new arrivals. "You even hear what he says about immigration and what countries he wants people to come in from. They're all very white," Legend said.

Notably, Legend and his wife Chrissy Teigen were among numerous celebrities who pledged to leave the United States if Trump won the 2020 election. Their feud with Trump also became part of the 'Twitter files,' a series of articles revealing left-wing bias on X (formerly Twitter), according to Daily Mail.

Internet hits back at John Legend's scathing remarks about Trump

Legend's allegations against Trump didn't go unchallenged, as social media users swiftly responded with criticism. One user on X commented, "Legend is as bright as a broken bulb. Makes me oppose Biden a lil bit more." Another user chimed in, stating, "He's a trash and a sellout."

A third user sarcastically remarked, "Yes. America is so racist. Trump is racist. Everything is racist. That’s why poor @johnlegend can’t get ahead. He can’t make any money or achieve any success." Another user mocked Legend's involvement in politics, stating, "Ahh, noted politics expert John Legend has weighed in..."

A fifth user wrote, "John Legend is a leftist hack who’s wife is a bully - everything out of his mouth is bs @johnlegend." Another user dismissed Legend's remarks as typical of Hollywood, stating, "Typical showbiz sh*tlib mind-reading."

Someone else questioned, "Is anyone buying this nonsense anymore? Be better John Legend." Another user suggested, "This jackass should listen to drooling Biden a little if he wants to hear a racist. Then shut up and sing or whatever he does."

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