This archive report was first published on 16 June 2020.
Barack Obama's younger brother Malik has been at odds with the former US President for years, and their sibling rivalry continues to escalate. Malik has never been shy about expressing his dislike for Barack, often taking to social media to criticize him.
One of the most recent incidents in their feud occurred during the 2020 US presidential election, when Malik publicly endorsed Donald Trump, Barack's rival. This move was not surprising, given Malik's long-standing criticism of Barack's presidency.
Malik has also been accused of spreading conspiracy theories about Barack's birthplace, including posting a fake birth certificate on social media. This claim has been thoroughly debunked by fact-checking websites, including Snopes.
Despite the evidence to the contrary, Malik has continued to push this conspiracy theory, which has earned him support from some of Donald Trump's allies. Auma Obama, Barack's sister, has spoken out against Malik's actions, calling him jealous and bitter.
Auma took to Twitter to express her frustration with Malik's behavior, saying, 'So blindly consumed by #jealousy and #bitterness that you will go to any length to slander your younger brother's name – literally! Just because he has outshone you in EVERY SINGLE ASPECT of his life. Seek relevance elsewhere big brother!'
Malik's actions have been widely criticized, with many accusing him of trying to gain favor with Donald Trump and his allies. Auma's response to Malik's behavior has been a stark contrast to his own actions, with many praising her for standing up to her brother's behavior.
