Barack Obama’s half-brother, Malik Obama, has announced that he will once again be voting for Donald Trump in the upcoming election. Malik, a registered Republican, has publicly supported Trump in past elections and continues to stand by the former president. Despite his family ties to the 44th president, Malik has expressed disappointment with Barack, citing his departure from the Democratic Party and admiration for Trump’s candid nature.
Malik previously stated that Hillary Clinton’s mishandling of classified information during her tenure as Secretary of State pushed him away from the Democrats. He attended a Trump campaign event during the 2016 presidential debate and has been a vocal supporter ever since. Malik’s socially conservative views, especially on topics like same-sex marriage and abortion, further align him with the Republican Party.
Their sibling relationship has been strained over the years, particularly after Malik launched a charity in Barack’s name that became embroiled in controversy. The fallout from that incident, along with ideological differences, has deepened the divide between the two brothers, despite Malik once serving as the best man at Barack and Michelle’s wedding.
