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Solon Today
By the People, for the People
Rev. McMickle Calls Out Trump's Racist Portrayal of Obamas
Letter writer praises minister for speaking out against former president's offensive social media post.
Published on Feb. 13, 2026
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A letter writer from Solon, Ohio has praised Rev. Marvin A. McMickle for condemning a racist social media post by former President Donald Trump that depicted the Obamas as primates. The letter writer notes that the Obamas have not responded to Trump's insults, despite being "classy people."
Why it matters
Trump's post is seen as the latest example of his history of racist and anti-immigrant rhetoric, which many find unacceptable from a former U.S. president. The letter highlights the Obamas' restrained response in the face of such offensive attacks.
The details
In his letter, Douglas Fouts of Solon, Ohio praised Rev. Marvin A. McMickle for speaking out against Trump's "blatantly racist post" that portrayed the Obamas as primates. Fouts noted that the Obamas, "classy people that they are," have not responded to Trump's "insults."
- The letter was published on February 13, 2026.
The players
Rev. Marvin A. McMickle
A minister who condemned former President Trump's racist social media post about the Obamas.
Donald Trump
The former U.S. president who posted a racist depiction of the Obamas on social media.
Barack Obama
The former U.S. president who was the target of Trump's racist social media post.
Michelle Obama
The former first lady who was also the target of Trump's racist social media post.
Douglas Fouts
A resident of Solon, Ohio who wrote a letter praising Rev. McMickle for calling out Trump's racist post.
What they’re saying
“Kudos to the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle for speaking out against the blatantly racist post by President Donald Trump of the Obamas portrayed as primates.”
— Douglas Fouts, Solon resident (cleveland.com)
The takeaway
This incident highlights the continued need to call out and condemn racist rhetoric, even from former high-ranking officials. The Obamas' restrained response stands in contrast to Trump's offensive attacks, underscoring the importance of civility and dignity in public discourse.
