News Corporation CEO Rupert Murdoch might want to be a little more careful with his Twitter finger.
The media tycoon wrote that Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson is "terrific" and asked: "What about a real black president who can properly address the racial divide?"
In a later tweet, Murdoch referred to a New York Magazine article about the disappointment the "minority community" has with President Barack Obama:
Read New York magazine for minority community disappointment with POTUS
— Rupert Murdoch (@rupertmurdoch) October 8, 2015
But Twitter users immediately took issue with Murdoch's use of the phrase "real black president."
Here are some reactions:
@rupertmurdoch oh dear
— Matt Carlson (@drmattcarlson) October 8, 2015
So what, exactly, does @rupertmurdoch mean by "a real black President"? https://t.co/1p9SksB2FC
— Amy Davidson (@tnyCloseRead) October 8, 2015
@rupertmurdoch Answer your phone. It's your communications VP.
— pourmecoffee (@pourmecoffee) October 8, 2015
@rupertmurdoch ruh roh rupert
— Rupert Dance (@rupertdance) October 8, 2015
Maybe Murdoch is saying Obama isn't really president, as opposed to isn't really black https://t.co/qkIWXgM5hM
— Jonathan Chait (@jonathanchait) October 8, 2015
@rupertmurdoch What about a real white man who runs a media outlet without bias? And much else.
— AshGhebranious (@AshGhebranious) October 8, 2015
#BenCarson would seem to be @rupertmurdoch’s dream candidate: a black man bought off by rich white men. https://t.co/epNgL0KltD
— David Kieltyka (@Tele1953) October 8, 2015
@rupertmurdoch I'm pretty sure you, owner of the center of the conservative echo chamber, is the only 1 who can really address the divide
— Jordan Rice (@1jrice) October 8, 2015
@rupertmurdoch "real black president" pic.twitter.com/ctkuMMqcBD
— Matthew Harris (@mattryanharris) October 8, 2015
@rupertmurdoch You do realise that was your outside voice, right?
— Master of Unpossible (@Unpossiblemastr) October 8, 2015
@rupertmurdoch I like my coffee like I like my presidents, real black
— Stefan De Clercq 10x (@declercq) October 8, 2015
"A real black President"? Sit down, Mr. Murdoch, before Trump deports you. https://t.co/oMkJB392FB
— Antonio French (@AntonioFrench) October 8, 2015
@rupertmurdoch pic.twitter.com/nhPMWoxglC
— Diane Hardy (@dianitahardy) October 8, 2015
Murdoch later apologized for the comments:
Apologies! No offence meant. Personally find both men charming.
— Rupert Murdoch (@rupertmurdoch) October 8, 2015
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This post has been updated to reflect Murdoch's apology.
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