Trump faces backlash for livestreaming with Adin Ross who has platformed white nationalists and neo-Nazis

Donald Trump participated in a livestream with host Adin Ross, attracting over 580,000 viewers
PUBLISHED AUG 6, 2024
Donald Trump joined Adin Ross for a live stream at his Mar-a-Lago residence (Getty Images, @adinross/Instagram)
Donald Trump joined Adin Ross for a live stream at his Mar-a-Lago residence (Getty Images, @adinross/Instagram)

PALM BEACH, FLORIDA: Donald Trump's presidential campaign took a new turn on August 5, when the former president participated in a livestream with host Adin Ross. Over 580,000 people watched the event live on Kick when it reached its peak.

But Trump faced criticism for consenting to an interview with Adin Ross, who has been known to feature white nationalists and neo-Nazis on his shows.

Donald Trump Jr encouraged Donald Trump to have a conversation with Adin Ross

Ross is a streamer notorious for stirring controversy. During his peak on Twitch, he garnered over 7 million followers. He has hosted influencer Andrew Tate, who faces charges in Romania related to rape and human trafficking.

Ross faced multiple bans from Twitch for using racial slurs and was permanently banned after a chat stream incident where users flooded the chat with racial and antisemitic slurs.

Adin Ross was GTA 5 player (adinross/ Instagram)
Adin Ross was a GTA 5 player (adinross/ Instagram)

In a video clip that circulated on X, previously known as Twitter, on Monday, August 5, the former president, aged 78, received a Rolex from Ross, OK Magazine reported.

“My boy said that’s such a big show. I don’t know what you’re doing but you really are respected," Trump mentioned, in reference to his eldest son, Donald Trump Jr, who appeared to have encouraged him to have a conversation with Ross.



 

Adin Ross asked Donald Trump if there was a way to ensure Young Thug's fair treatment

The livestream featuring Trump could generate significant controversy. During the interview, Ross gifted Trump a Rolex watch.

Following the presentation of the watch, Ross mentioned Fani Willis, the District Attorney for Georgia, who has indicted Trump on charges of alleged election interference in the 2020 presidential race, The Verge reported.

Donald Trump joined Adin Ross for a live stream at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida on August 5 (@adinross/X)
Donald Trump joined Adin Ross for a live stream at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida on August 5 (@adinross/X)

“I have a friend who’s currently being treated very unfair by [District Attorney Willis]. He’s a rapper named Young Thug,” Ross referred to Williams' racketeering case involving the rapper. “I was just wondering if there’s a way that we could make sure he gets treated fair?”

Ross' question went unanswered by Trump, who only said, "He's gotta be treated fair."

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 22: Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at the Faith & Freedom Coalition's Road to Majority Policy Conference at the Washington Hilton on June 22, 2024 in Washington, DC. The conservative Christian group is hosting a series of congressional members and political candidates to speak on the upcoming 2024 elections. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Getty Images)
Former President Donald Trump (Samuel Corum/Getty Images)

Following the social media dissemination of the stream's details, many questioned whether Ross was trying to bribe Trump or if taking such a costly gift qualified as a violation of campaign finance laws.

Trump and Ross engaged in a livestream, discussing celebrities and politicians, including Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky. Ross gifted Trump a custom-wrapped Tesla Cybertruck with a famous picture of him, and the stream ended with YMCA playing.

Internet criticizes Donald Trump for livevstreaming with Adin Ross

As the news hit social media, there were various reactions to Trump's interaction with Adin Ross.

A user wrote, "Maga is rife with losers and bottom feeders. They are the epitome of evil."



 

Another user added, "Don’t try to cross generations. You only end up looking like a fool. You look at this one way, and the youth look at it differently. Nice Boomer."



 

The third commentator wrote, "And that Trump is also basically a white nationalist wolf in cosplay sheep’s clothing."



 

"The strange thing is is he’s already got that white supremacy vote locked up. Why risk losing the middle independent voters," One wrote.



 

A person remarked, "Trump is looking more frail every day. He hit the skids."



 

Other chimed in, "Because he is a f**king Racist. Plain and simple. This ain’t rocket science."



 

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