Robeson County Commissioner Defends Himself After Obama Post Backlash
A North Carolina county commissioner is responding to criticism over a social media post referencing former President Barack Obama that drew accusations of racism.
First reported
By WBTW Myrtle Beach on May 18, 2026 at 9:13 PM EDT
Last update
May 19, 2026 at 8:31 AM EDT
3 sources write about this
In brief
Facts about this story
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A Robeson County, North Carolina commissioner made a social media post referencing former President Barack Obama.
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The post generated public accusations of racism directed at the commissioner.
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The commissioner publicly denied being a racist in response to the backlash.
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The story was covered by at least two North Carolina television news outlets, WBTW and FOX8 WGHP.
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How outlets are covering it
12 hr ago
'I am not a racist': Robeson County commissioner addresses social media controversy
“WBTW frames the story around the commissioner's denial and the local social media controversy without detailing the post's specific content.”
Read original source3 hr ago
'I am not a racist': North Carolina county commissioner speaks on controversial post about Obama
“FOX8 WGHP similarly centers the commissioner's self-defense while noting the post specifically referenced former President Obama.”
Read original source‘I am not a racist’: North Carolina county commissioner speaks on controversial post about Obama - FOX8 WGHP
“Google News aggregates the FOX8 report, extending its regional reach without adding independent reporting.”
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3 sources write about this
3 articles tracked
'I am not a racist': Robeson County commissioner addresses social media controversy
May 18, 9:13 PM
'I am not a racist': North Carolina county commissioner speaks on controversial post about Obama
May 19, 7:05 AM
‘I am not a racist’: North Carolina county commissioner speaks on controversial post about Obama - FOX8 WGHP
May 19, 7:05 AM
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