On Sunday morning, President Donald Trump retweeted a video of a man driving a golf cart emblazoned with a Trump sign yelling, "White power!" White power!" Trump has since deleted the tweet, after it drew an outpouring of criticism, including Tim Scott, the only Black Republican in the Senate.
"There's no question that he should not have retweeted it and he should just take it down," Scott told CNN's "State of the Union" program.
The video stems from a slew of golf carts driving down the streets of a retirement community called The Village in Florida donning Trump paraphernalia. As anti-Trump residents lined the streets shouting at the makeshift parade, a protestor shouted "racist" at the man shouting the antiemetic words.
According to a statement by White House deputy press secretary Judd Deere, he stated that the president is "a big fan of The Villages, but did not hear the one statement made on the video." However, John Bolton told Jake Tapper that he was more inclined to believe that he never watched the video.
"He doesn't pay attention to a lot of things," Bolton said at the "State of the Union." "It is entirely possible that he tweeted this video because he saw the sign on the first go-cart that said Trump 2020 and that is all he needed to see."
Of course, the screaming of "white power" occurs just 10 seconds into the video which means if Trump somehow missed the racist exchange he probably didn't watch any of the video at all.
President Trump is no stranger to controversy regarding white supremacists. During his campaign in 2016, he retweeted something from account with "WhiteGenocideTM" as its moniker. The year before, he retweeted a graphic with false information regarding the percentages of whites killed by blacks. The tweet was traced back to an account with a bio stating: "Should have listened to the Austrian chap with the little mustache." Few people will forget his comments in 2017 when he referred to a group of white nationalists in Charlottesville, VA as "Very fine people."
The president has done little help himself in portraying a more racially sensitive approach. He referred to George Floyd protesters as "thugs" and even used the quote "When the looting starts, the shooting starts" which was coined by Miami police chief Walter Headley in 1967 during all the civil unrest.
Just last week, Trump referred to COVID-19 as "Kung flu" and "The China Virus" and rattled off a number of different names for it, seemingly trying to be funny, in front of a group of college kids— perhaps forgetting hundreds of thousands of people have died from coronavirus. Speaking to the 3,000 mask-less students in the packed church where the rally was held, he actually asked what the "19" meant in COVID-19. It is the year, Mr. President, it is the year.
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This response to someone grieving a friend might be the best internet comment ever
When someone is hit with the sudden loss of a friend or loved one, words rarely feel like enough. Yet, more than a decade ago, a wise Redditor named GSnow shared thoughts so profound they still bring comfort to grieving hearts today.
Originally posted around 2011, the now-famous reply was rediscovered when Upvoted, an official Reddit publication, featured it again to remind everyone of its enduring truth. It began as a simple plea for help: “My friend just died. I don't know what to do.”
What followed was a piece of writing that many consider one of the internet’s best comments of all time. It remains shared across social media, grief forums, and personal messages to this day because its honesty and metaphor speak to the raw reality of loss and the slow, irregular path toward healing.
Below is GSnow’s full reply, unchanged, in all its gentle, wave-crashing beauty:
Why this advice still matters
Mental health professionals and grief counselors often describe bereavement in stages or phases, but GSnow’s “wave theory” gives an image more relatable for many. Rather than a linear process, grief surges and retreats—sometimes triggered by a song, a place, or a simple morning cup of coffee.
In recent years, this metaphor has found renewed relevance. Communities on Reddit, TikTok, and grief support groups frequently reshare it to help explain the unpredictable nature of mourning.
Many readers say this analogy helps them feel less alone, giving them permission to ride each wave of grief rather than fight it.
Finding comfort in shared wisdom
Since this comment first surfaced, countless people have posted their own stories underneath it, thanking GSnow and passing the words to others facing fresh heartbreak. It’s proof that sometimes, the internet can feel like a global support group—strangers linked by shared loss and hope.
For those searching for more support today, organizations like The Dougy Center, GriefShare, and local bereavement groups offer compassionate resources. If you or someone you know is struggling with intense grief, please reach out to mental health professionals who can help navigate these deep waters.
When grief comes crashing like the ocean, remember these words—and hang on. There is life between the waves.
This article originally appeared four years ago.