US - Trump ally made racist remarks toward Obamas: CNN

CNN

Published on 26 Dec 2016

Carl Paladino, co-chair of Donald Trump's New York campaign, is under fire for making racist remarks about Michelle Obama and wishing for the death of President Obama. CNN's Jeremy Diamond reports.

Carl Pasquale Paladino is an American businessman and political activist. Paladino is the founder and chairman of Ellicott Development Co., a real estate development company he founded in 1973. Wikipedia

 

Charles Paladino's racist comments spark calls for resignation

Co-chair of Trump’s NY campaign said he hopes in 2017 Obama "catches mad cow” & Michelle returns “to being a male” https://t.co/AkthY8Ugn7 pic.twitter.com/5ktl7Hq1HV

— Oliver Darcy (@oliverdarcy) December 23, 2016

Trump transition team on Carl Paladino: "Carl's comments are absolutely reprehensible, and they serve no place in our public discourse."

— Nick Reisman (@NickReisman) December 23, 2016