Trump mock assassination video sparks controversy
Already in the midst of controversy, President Donald Trump has now reacted to a music video showing a mock execution of a clown dressed as the current POTUS.
The video for "Lavender" (Nightfall Remix) by rap star, Snoop Dogg takes aim at police shootings and Trump.
Dogg references last year's killing of Philando Castile, whose shooting by a police officer during a traffic stop was live-streamed by Castile's partner while Trump is impersonated by a clown, Ronald Klump.
Responding to the tune on Twitter, the billionaire investor said the musician would have gotten "jail time" had he pointed his gun at former statesman, Barack Obama in a video.
Can you imagine what the outcry would be if @SnoopDogg, failing career and all, had aimed and fired the gun at President Obama? Jail time!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 15, 2017
Known for his impulsive tweets, Trump's personal Twitter account has just over 26 million followers.
Earlier this month, Trump set off a furor when he tweeted that president Barack Obama had put a wiretap on communications at Trump Tower before the November 8 US elections.
.@realDonaldTrump You're just mad because he totally nailed your makeup and wardrobe. pic.twitter.com/9nCXX8uBg7
— Keegan Stephan (@KeeganNYC) March 15, 2017
See other reactions to the music video below.
.@realDonaldTrump Remember that time you tried to shake Snoop's hand when he was giving you a fist bump? pic.twitter.com/FutgQzTT6n
— Jess Dweck (@TheDweck) March 15, 2017
@realDonaldTrump Mr. President, if I recall, didn't you make the following statement ... pic.twitter.com/pHkGB12pnJ
— Rob Szczerba (@RJSzczerba) March 15, 2017
@realDonaldTrump @SnoopDogg Oh Dear Donald, it's just locker room banter between the boys. pic.twitter.com/8Gpi1n9TM6
— Jessica Davies (@_JessicaDavies) March 15, 2017
@realDonaldTrump @SnoopDogg here's the REAL question: Who would you guys vote for?
— PhilDruyor (@PhilDruyor) March 15, 2017