On Cinco de Mayo, former President Donald Trump shared a meme on social media depicting top Democratic leaders in stereotypical sombreros. The image featured Representative Hakeem Jeffries and Senator Chuck Schumer, both of New York.
The post closely resembled a meme Trump shared in September that drew widespread condemnation as racist. That earlier version targeted other Democratic figures with similar imagery.
The latest post did not include explicit text endorsing the image, but Trump’s caption referenced the holiday. It quickly sparked criticism from Democrats and advocacy groups.
Critics accused Trump of promoting ethnic stereotypes for political gain. They noted the timing was deliberate, coinciding with a cultural celebration.
Supporters of Trump defended the post as harmless humor tied to Cinco de Mayo. They argued critics were overreacting to a joke.
The incident highlighted ongoing tensions over race and political messaging. It also underscored Trump’s continued use of provocative social media content.
As of now, neither Jeffries nor Schumer had publicly responded to the post. The image remained on Trump’s account without additional comment.
