ESPN star's Obama praise criticized by LSU football national champion: "Nothing unifying about him"

Ryan Clark stated that he would not show respect to President-elect Donald Trump.

ESPN star's Obama praise criticized by LSU football national champion: "Nothing unifying about him"
ESPN star's Obama praise criticized by LSU football national champion: "Nothing unifying about him"

Not everyone on social media agreed with Ryan Clark's comments about President-elect Donald Trump and the state of the nation.

During his time in the White House from 2009-2017, former President Barack Obama was the subject of a specific point made by Clark's followers.

Ryan Clark looks on
Broadcaster Ryan Clark prior to a game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on Nov. 4, 2024. (Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images)

In the video, the ESPN analyst and Super Bowl champion compared his emotions to how he felt during Obama's presidency. Despite not mentioning major issues such as the Benghazi attack, Operation Fast and Furious, and the IRS targeting scandal, he claimed that Obama's presidency had no scandals.

"Clark stated that America was already great before the desire to 'Make America Great Again' emerged. For eight years, President Obama embodied class, grace, elegance, and decency, without any scandals, impeachments, felony charges, or indictments. However, the election of someone who ran on a campaign of bigotry and hate resulted in four years of ungracefulness."

Zach Von Rosenberg and Ed Orgeron
LSU Tigers head coach Ed Orgeron, left, poses with LSU Tigers punter Zach Von Rosenberg, #38, on Senior Day against Mississippi Rebels at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on Dec. 19, 2020. (Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports)

During his presidency, Trump visited LSU, where he met national champion punter Zach Von Rosenberg, who later pushed back on the former NFL defensive back's point.

"It may be worth considering Obama's rhetoric on the campaign trail for Kamala, as he labeled 75 million people as fascist, xenophobic, and racist. His language was divisive rather than unifying."

Nearly 120,000 respondents were analyzed by Planet Chronicle Voter Analysis, and 24% of them were Black men who voted for Trump.

He stated that the Democrats are not the party of unity, but they often promote the idea of unity.

During his upcoming administration, Clark stated that he has no respect for Trump but would respect the office of the presidency.

Zach Von Rosenberg carries the ball
LSU Tigers Zach Von Rosenberg, #46, runs for a gain during the Spring Game at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on April 16, 2016. (Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports)

One of the top punters in LSU history, Von Rosenberg was a four-year starter for the Tigers from 2017 to 2020. He ended his career with the second-most punting yards and total punts.

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