“Asked what he would like to happen in 2017, he said he hopes that ‘Obama catches mad cow disease, and dies after having relations with a Hereford, a type of cow. Asked what he would most like to see go, Paladino responded that Michelle Obama would ‘return to being male’ and be ‘let loose’ in Zimbabwe.
“In a statement to The Post, Paladino denied that the comments were racist.
“’It has nothing to do with race,’ Paladino said. ‘That’s the typical stance of the press when they can’t otherwise defend the acts of the person being attacked.
‘It’s about 2 progressive elitist ingrates who have hated their country so badly and destroyed its fabric in so many respects in 8 years,’ he added.
“Reached briefly by phone Friday, Paladino confirmed that he made the comments and that he is currently involved in Trump's transition efforts.
“‘I don't think Mr. Trump particularly cares what I have to say,’ Paladino said. ‘ He knows me. I was active with him, and I still am active with him.’”
It's been reported that Trump's transition team reacted, saying “Carl's comments are absolutely reprehensible, and they serve no place in our public discourse,” However the Donald has not said a word. So it’s yet to be determined whether Trump particularly cares what Paladino has to say.
Robert Reich remarked: "In 27 days, one of the most decent couples ever to have served as President and First Lady of the United States will be replaced by another who have relied on people like Carl Paladino."
