Talk show host Oprah Winfrey has come under fire for
her conciliatory comments about President-elect Donald Trump. After TV images
showed Barack Obama and Mr Trump talking amicably at the White House, Ms
Winfrey had tweeted: “Everybody take a deep breath! Hope Lives!” She also told
the Associated Press she thought Mr Trump had been “humbled” by winning the
election. Many considered her comments to forgive Mr Trump, whose bitterly
divisive campaign threatened Mexicans, Muslims and other minority groups, and a
backlash began on social media.
‘Minority children are already being targeted’
“Please do not normalize this man,” tweeted actress June Diane Raphael.
“Minority children are already being targeted.” Twitter user Albert Russell
said of her comments: “Who trusts Oprah anyway? I never did. She’s a dandelion.
Wherever the wind blows, she goes. Same with other hype chasers.” Ms Winfrey, a
household name in the US, had endorsed Hillary Clinton for the presidency,
saying in June her win would be a “seminal moment for women”.But her apparent
speedy acceptance of Ms Clinton’s rival lost her some fans, some of whom
indicated that Ms Winfrey would be insulated from any harmful Trump
administration policies. “No Oprah we’re not going to take a deep breath, love
you but with all due respect, the hatred that man has released won’t touch your
life,” said Maxx Mahaffey. Another Twitter user said: “I don’t need Oprah
telling me I can take a deep breath when this new administration supports
cutting my job and firing me for who I date.” Not all celebrities have taken
such an appeasing tone. Popstars Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Cher and Madonna and
actors Mark Ruffalo and Alyssa Milano are among those who joined and encouraged
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