“He rubs me the wrong way…” Charles Barkley’s reason for not voting for ‘pseudo-racist’ Donald Trump revealed

Charles Barkley is now the host of the programme "King Charkes" with Gayle King on CNN.

“He rubs me the wrong way…” Charles Barkley’s reason for not voting for ‘pseudo-racist’ Donald Trump revealed

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Charles Barkley, the sports commentator and former NBA player, is showcasing his versatility as a Jack of All Trades, delving into science and politics. Currently, he serves as a co-host on the program “King Charles” on CNN.

A vocal critic of the former United States President, Donald J. Trump, who held the 45th presidency from 2017 to 2021, Charles Barkley recently aimed a critique at the ex-president. Barkley specifically called out Trump’s recent rhetoric on immigration during his campaigning for office.

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The former president has come under heavy criticism for the way and manner he has been describing the current immigration crisis rocking the United States during his campaign. At a recent campaign event, the former US President said millions of immigrants are entering the country illegally and “poisoning the blood of our country.” Consequently, Charles Barkley voiced his concerns on CNN, highlighting the divisive nature of such statements and questioning the impact on the ongoing immigration discourse.

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For a man who’s running for the most powerful position in the world to use pseudo-racist rhetoric, that’s one of the reasons I can’t vote for that guy. Because man, he just rubs me the wrong way. And people can vote for whoever they want to. But I just do not like it at all.
Charles Barkley on CNN

Recently, Barkley launched a new weekly show, “King Charles,” on CNN alongside journalist Gayle King. This move signifies Barkley’s expanding presence in the media landscape, bringing his insights to a broader audience on a regular basis.

Charles Barkley calls Trump supporters “nutty people”

The former Philadelphia 76ers basketball player, Charles Barkley, shared his concerns on his new CNN show “King Charles.” In a conversation with co-host Gayle King, Barkley expressed worry about the potential for Donald Trump to abuse presidential powers if he were to return to the White House in 2025.

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On the show, Barkley not only reiterated his criticism of the former president but also took a bold step in calling out Trump’s supporters. He emphatically stated:

I’m not a big Trump fan. I’m just not. ’Cause like I say, it’s the president of the United States. It ain’t for no small little group of nutty people. I only call them that because they are. They’re crazy. They’re like your drunk friend. Like, once your friend’s drunk, there’s nothing you can say to him.
Charles Barkley on CNN

Donald Trump is the favourite to be the Republican standard bearer against incumbent president, Joe Biden.

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