Barack Obama’s brother is supporting Trump because he’s against gay marriage
By Will Stroude
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US President Barack Obama’s half brother Malik Obama has made it clear he’ll be voting for Donald Trump this November because of the Republican party’s opposition to same-sex marriage.
In interviews with Good Morning Britain and the New York Post, Malik sang the controversial candidate’s praises, saying: “Mr Trump is providing something new and something fresh.”
He added: “I feel like a Republican now because they don’t stand for same-sex marriage, and that appeals to me.”
The 58-year old continued: “My brother’s got this attitude, he’s the President of the United States… I’m just expressing my opinion.
“Honestly, I’ll be happy when my brother is out of office, and I will finally be out of the limelight and be able to live like a human being.”
Donald Trump naturally welcomed Malik’s endorsement, tweeting:
“Wow, President Obama’s brother, Malik, just announced that he is voting for me. Was probably treated badly by president-like everybody else!”
Wow, President Obama's brother, Malik, just announced that he is voting for me. Was probably treated badly by president-like everybody else!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 24, 2016
Words: Salomé Baudino