Overview
- Speaking on Mediaite’s Press Club, Charlamagne tha God said party leaders undercut their own message by engaging cordially with Trump after portraying him as an existential threat.
- He cited Joe Biden welcoming Trump to the White House following the 2024 election as an example of behavior that clashes with “threat to democracy” rhetoric.
- He also pointed to Barack Obama’s friendly exchange with Trump at Jimmy Carter’s memorial as evidence that charged labels lose force when not matched by conduct.
- Discussing New York City Mayor‑elect Zohran Mamdani, he praised the Democrat’s local‑first pitch and linked it to a friendlier‑than‑expected meeting with Trump while criticizing party distance from him.
- He brushed off House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries’ “Charlatan the Fraud” insult as “so corny,” offered his own nicknames, said he has no personal feud, and asserted his right to criticize elected officials.