politics
February 25, 2026
Trump slams black Netflix board member as ‘racist’
US President Donald Trump has called former White House staffer and Netflix board member Susan Rice “racist,” demanding she be fired
TL;DR
- Donald Trump called Netflix board member Susan Rice "racist" and demanded her immediate firing.
- Rice, a former Obama administration official and vocal Trump critic, had commented on podcasts about holding 'entities' accountable if Democrats return to power.
- Trump's demand was posted on Truth Social and criticized Rice as a "political hack."
- Some analysts suggest Trump's post could be an attempt to influence Netflix's bid for Warner Bros. Discovery.
- Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos dismissed Trump's demand, stating the merger is a business and regulatory matter.
- The controversy follows a recent incident where Trump's official account posted an AI-altered video featuring superimposed images of Barack and Michelle Obama.
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