Barack and Michelle Obama’s presidential portraits target of racist attacks

Feb 13, 2018

Barack Michelle Obama theGrio.com — (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

While most of America was captivated by former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama‘s recently unveiled presidential portraits at the National Gallery, some right-wing and racist online users have used it as an opportunity to spread hate.

You don’t have to search far before coming across racist and misogynistic attacks aimed at the Obamas on Twitter, with some comparing the political couple to monkey (no surprise there), among other racist undertones.

In one photoshopped version of Barack Obama’s portrait, a user claims to have “fixed” it by portraying the former president behind bars. Another manipulated Michelle Obama’s face in not so flattering ways. Others are so grotesque it’s almost disbelieving.

If you can stomach the racist servings see below.

–READ: Michelle Obama’s presidential portrait has some people scratching their heads–

I fixed the Obama portrait… pic.twitter.com/6FlDE7E8Lk

— Dr P????? (@Hightides0321) February 13, 2018

A portrait of Obama’s accomplishments as president. ? pic.twitter.com/03xSlCisNg

— Blue HorseShoe ? (@Johnrfox3R) February 13, 2018

I like Obama’s Portrait, but Michelle’s likeness is lost in hers, unfortunately. She’s blue, like the bullies from The Proud Family. pic.twitter.com/4jFnZ5jvON

— Kathleen (@TrmpledUndrFoot) February 13, 2018

Michelle Obama Unveiled Her Official Portrait – The Audience Reaction Says It All https://t.co/howWfiFUOB via @dailycaller pic.twitter.com/G98e4WoZQM

— The Slammer (@THESLAMMMMER) February 13, 2018

Michelle Obama Official ” Presidential Portrait ” Political Cartoon ? @HagmannReport @JohnBWellsCTM @ASavageNation @PressSec @VP @SteveScalise @wolfofbroward @AnnCoulter @DineshDSouza @DiamondandSilk @FLOTUS @TomFitton @TomiLahren @JamesOKeefeIII @jerome_corsi pic.twitter.com/9OJR2nf7QA

— Political Cartoons ??? (@MariaGrasmick) February 13, 2018

Michelle Obama’s portrait looks like someone painted over a photo. Definitely has that Potato-Jesus vibe. pic.twitter.com/EYMS8ZUWgq

— backpost (@butteposter1) February 13, 2018

I think my portrait is better….. pic.twitter.com/11JNUSLdpv

— Michael Sherrill (@MichaelSherri13) February 13, 2018

After extensive criticism, the Smithsonian has revealed an updated portrait of former First Lady Michelle Obama pic.twitter.com/SFrNfynhMv

— HEAVEN 17-76 • ? (@heaven_1776) February 13, 2018

My goodness this portrait of Michelle Obama’s… pic.twitter.com/LcPNzycUuZ

— Ben Dayho (@MaryCohen68) February 13, 2018

Michelle Obama’s portrait was unveiled at the National Portrait Gallery…
Aaaaand it looks nothing like her. pic.twitter.com/7wGSHmbtpA

— judith Jones (@judyjones232) February 13, 2018

Michelle Obama’s portrait has been updated pic.twitter.com/SCuzmYXPRN

— Turner (@TurnerEchols) February 13, 2018

Here’s a more fitting and realistic #obamaportrait. History will not be kind to the Obama’s when their anti-American sedition is fully exposed. #ObamaPortraits #Obamagate #Wiretap pic.twitter.com/2fL571K8k5

— Meme Chaos (@ExtinctMedia) February 12, 2018

The actual #ObamaPortrait that will be on display at the WH is much more realistic. #PovertyPimpin pic.twitter.com/d4f1PDliYT

— TrumpIsMyPresident™ (@Trumpism_45) February 13, 2018

Fixed it #ObamaPortraits #ObamaPortrait pic.twitter.com/3wqlqX1kRq

— Dan Lyman (@CitizenAnalyst) February 12, 2018

#obamaportrait This has s more like it ?! #traitor #devil #LockHimUp pic.twitter.com/HFGrQY9upH

— Belle (@bestsparklegirl) February 12, 2018

Good thing the artists are the same race or else libs would realize how bad thet are.#obamaportrait pic.twitter.com/tJiN1DmGEU

— ???The Deplorabot??? (@SchtankyDank) February 12, 2018

Trump just released his official portrait too. Weird…it’s very similar. #obamaportrait pic.twitter.com/N5KtCvn2mS

— Guy Pendleton (@guyppendleton) February 12, 2018

Priceless#MAGA #TuesdayThoughts #tcot #ccot #CNN #FoxAndFriends #MorningJoe #ObamaPortrait pic.twitter.com/pbwSLX67gs

— Rad123 (@Tombx7M) February 13, 2018