Malik Obama, the well-known half-brother of Barack Obama, has sparked attention on social media with his response to a letter posted by the former President.
In the letter, Barack praised librarians and expressed concern over the "banning" of certain books, including those promoting LGBTQ+ content.
One book that has raised concerns among many parents is "Gender Queer: A Memoir," which contains explicit images and descriptions of homosexual conduct, despite being intended for children.
Mainstream news outlets such as NBC News and NPR have covered the story, highlighting it as one of the most banned books in America.
Last year, the Los Angeles Times published a column titled, "I read 'Gender Queer,' the most banned book in America. And so should you."
Malik responded to Barack's letter on Twitter, commenting, "This man is definitely gay." His comment appears to be a reaction to Barack's discussion of book bans, particularly in relation to LGBTQ+ literature.
Malik has been vocal in his criticism of Barack in the past, accusing him of abandoning their Kenyan family and describing him as "cold and ruthless."
"He got rich and became a snob," Malik reportedly told The New York Post from his home in the Kenyan village of Nyang'oma Kogelo. "What I saw was he was the kind of person that wants people to worship him. He needs to be worshiped, and I don't do that. I am his older brother, so I don't do that."
Despite their previously amicable relationship, with Malik serving as the best man at Barack's wedding and reportedly visiting the Oval Office regularly during his presidency, their relationship soured when Barack allegedly "turned his back on the people he said were his family" and refused to help them in a time of need, according to Malik.
Malik gained attention during the 2016 presidential election when he famously endorsed former President Trump. Both Malik and Barack share the same father, Barack Hussein Obama Sr.
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