The Republican leader called the address, which touched on the United States’ history of racism and slavery, a “hit” on his presidency. The director touched on Black History Month, his own family’s origins in servitude, and the genocide of Native Americans in his speech. Lee said in his Oscars speech: “We will have love and wisdom regained, we will regain our humanity. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 25, 2019The US president tweeted his take on the director’s call for political action against him, and disparaged Lee’s use of notes in his speech. Lee appeared on stage in a purple suit, and shared a hug with Samuel L Jackson, who presented the Oscar.

Source: Irish Independent February 25, 2019 12:33 UTC