The hidden story behind Obama's brother's statement supporting Trump

(Baonghean.vn) - Malik Obama is exactly the type of person Donald Trump wants to “kick out” of America. He is a Muslim. He is also from Kenya, a country that has been plagued by unrest in recent years and is a target of terrorists from Somalia who consider themselves to be Islamic extremists.

Malik Obama - half-brother of US President Barack Obama was a guest of candidate Donald Trump in the final debate on the night of October 19. Photo: Reuters.

Malik did not disclose the exact number, but it is estimated that he had between three and twelve wives, which clearly goes against traditional American family values. But Malik Obama has become a naturalized US citizen, and is the half-brother of current President Barack Obama.

More importantly, however, he is a staunch supporter of Donald Trump. At the invitation of the Trump campaign, Malik was a guest at the third and final debate between the two US presidential candidates in Las Vegas, joining other loyal Trump supporters in mocking the President and his favored successor, Hillary Clinton.

It wasn’t supposed to be this way. Malik Obama was best man at Barack Obama and Michelle’s wedding. Barack Obama, in turn, was best man at one of Malik’s weddings. In 2013, Malik claimed that he and his half-brother shared a “genetic” leadership ability.

But since then, the relationship between the two brothers has deteriorated. Part of it may be because Malik feels “rejected” by his successful and famous younger brother. Malik once told the New York Post about a foundation he set up in his father’s name: “My brother has not helped me at all. He wanted me to stop the foundation when it was first established, and he has not supported me at all.”

Looking at Barack’s success, Malik also tried to run for governor of Siaya, a Kenyan state along the northern shore of Lake Victoria, but received just 1% of the vote. In the US, Malik spends most of his time working as an accountant for organizations around the capital, including the American Red Cross, Lockheed Martin, and Fannie Mae. He is registered to vote in Maryland, and he will vote for Trump.

Malik is lifted by friends and relatives to celebrate Barack Obama's victory in the US election, photographed in Kogelo village, Kenya on November 5, 2008. Photo: AP.

Malik’s reasons were as much about his growing differences with his half-brother as they were about Trump’s personality and ideology. When he announced his support for Trump in July, Malik said he found the Republican candidate to be honest and believed in his “Make America Great Again” campaign slogan.

Malik said the women who accused Trump of sexual assault were lying and questioned why they had not come forward sooner. He also opposed expanding LGBT rights, something his brother Barack had worked for, and expressed disappointment that the United States had killed Moammar Gaddafi, Malik’s “best friend.”

But the bottom line is, he and Trump share something deeper: they are opportunists who love the spotlight. Malik Obama loves media exposure, and debate night invitations only help him get there. Trump, meanwhile, is using debate invitations to shock value.

The billionaire had previously invited four women who accused Hillary Clinton’s husband of sexual misconduct to distract from similar accusations against Trump, sparking criticism of the Clintons. Trump also said that Clinton was harsh toward her husband’s accusers, implying support for women’s rights.

Malik is the only member of the Obama family to support Trump. The Obama brothers’ uncle once told The Washington Post: “America needs someone who will bring people and cultures together, and that’s not what Donald Trump stands for.”

For his part, the US President has not paid much attention to the news about his half-brother. White House spokesman Josh Earnest said that the President spent “a lot of time” considering Trump’s invitation to Malik. Earnest also said that the relationship between the two brothers is not really smooth, only talking to each other about once a year. No one knows how their next conversation will go!

Phu Binh

(According to WP)