This week on The Necessary Conversation, we break down one of the most alarming news cycles yet—Trump posting racist imagery of the Obamas, the DOJ quietly deleting Epstein files that mention Trump, open calls to nationalize elections, and mounting evidence of authoritarian consolidation. We also talk Super Bowl halftime, Olympic boos, billionaire media takeovers, and whether Trump has ever read the Bible. 🚨 Trump’s Racist Post About the Obamas Donald Trump shared an overtly racist image depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes—then refused to apologize. After public backlash, the post was deleted, and the White House falsely blamed a staffer before Trump admitted he personally approved it. We ask: Is Trump racist? Why did Karoline Leavitt lie? Why won’t Trump apologize? 📂 DOJ Deleting Epstein Files After releasing millions of Epstein documents, the DOJ has quietly removed hundreds of files containing Trump’s name from public databases—without explanation. We break down: The disappearing documents The timeline of deletions Why Trump’s name keeps vanishing from the records 🗳️ Trump Wants to End States’ Voting Rights Trump openly said Republicans should “take over the voting” and nationalize elections so the GOP never loses again—prompting condemnation from all Democratic governors and concern from Republicans. We ask: Should elections be controlled federally? Should one party control voting? Is this the end of constitutional elections? 🕵️ Tulsi Gabbard Whistleblower Bombshell A whistleblower alleges Trump’s Director of National Intelligence hid intelligence involving a foreign operative and someone close to Trump—locking it in a safe and keeping it from Congress. Why was this information buried? Who was involved? Why don’t we know yet? 🏟️ Olympics: JD Vance Booed, Athletes Insulted JD Vance was loudly booed at the Winter Olympics while U.S. athletes were cheered—then Trump called an American Olympian a “loser.” We ask: Why was Vance booed internationally? Should a president ever insult U.S. athletes? 📖 Trump Admits He’s Never Read the Bible At the National Prayer Breakfast, Trump laughed about likely never having read the Bible—despite selling Trump-branded Bibles and calling it his “favorite book.” Does it matter? Is this hypocrisy—or something worse? 📰 Bezos Guts The Washington Post Jeff Bezos fired hundreds of journalists, including foreign correspondents—leaving some stranded in war zones. Critics say it’s about control, not profits. Is this the billionaire takeover of the press? 🧘 Simmer Down What will your sign from the other side be? This episode covers racism, censorship, election interference, billionaires controlling media, Olympic backlash, religious hypocrisy, and democratic collapse—and asks the question we can’t avoid anymore: Is this what authoritarianism looks like in real time? 👉 Like, subscribe, and share 👉 Comment below: Is Trump racist?