Donald Trump has taken a strong stance against comedian Druski, also known as Drew Desbordes, following a controversial skit that targeted Erika Kirk. Trump suggested that Kirk should “sue their a** off” over the comedian’s provocative ‘whiteface’ performance.

Trump’s remarks came during the White House Easter lunch on Wednesday, where Erika Kirk was present. The former president criticized Druski for mocking Kirk’s public appearances since the passing of her husband, Charlie.

Spotting Kirk in the audience, Trump warmly greeted her with a “Hello, darling!” and inquired about her well-being. In a light-hearted tone, he then advised her to consider legal action, saying, “I think you should sue him, but you know? I told her, ‘you ought to sue some of these.'”

Trump continued by suggesting that people are “so jealous of Erika,” and reiterated his advice for Kirk to “sue their a** off.” He humorously added that while he could make such a statement, Kirk would need to maintain a more diplomatic approach.

The comments were met with laughter and applause from the audience, which included Vice President JD Vance and a diverse group of ministers, underscoring Trump’s ability to entertain while making his point.

The assembled crowd, which included Vice President JD Vance and ministers from multiple faiths, laughed and then applauded Trump’s remarks.  

Desbordes posted a video – which has gotten 7.5million likes on Instagram – where he was seen dressed in a blonde wig, makeup, a cross necklace and prosthetics to mock conservative women. 

The video, captioned ‘How Conservative Women in America act,’ saw the 31-year-old comedian recreate and mock viral videos of Erika Kirk during her public appearances after her husband, Charlie, was fatally shot in September. 

Donald Trump told Erika Kirk that comedian Druski (pictured) was very unfair to her and she should ‘sue their a** off’ after his shocking ‘whiteface’ skit

The president spoke at the White House Easter lunch Wednesday with Kirk (pictured) in attendance and slammed Druski – real name Drew Desbordes – for a video where he mocked the widow’s public appearances since her husband Charlie’s death

Kirk took on a large role in Turning Point USA, Charlie’s non-profit that focuses on ‘engaging’ young college and high school students on conservative politics. 

She faced waves of backlash following her husband’s death, with many saying that her grief was appearing performative or disingenuous. 

In the beginning of the video, Druski was seen dressed in a white pant suit while dancing on a stage with sparklers, a podium and an American flag. 

Then, Druski holds a mock press conference during which he says: ‘We’re praying for all the soldiers and troops.’

‘That’s great that you’re praying, but-,’ a mock reporter began, while another interjects and asks about children dying in an attack by the US. 

‘It broke my heart,’ Druski responded, in an exaggerated tone. 

The clip cuts to him singing along to Katy Perry’s ‘California Gurls’ while driving. 

Druski was then seen holding a Bible while appearing on a makeshift podcast. 

The clip appears to emulate a viral video that saw Kirk looking directly into the camera while menacing music played, mocking the intense stare. 

He noticed Kirk mid-speech and said ‘Hello, darling!’ before asking her if she was doing well. Trump then cracked: ‘I think you should sue him, but you know? I told her, ”you ought to sue some of these”

The video, captioned ‘How Conservative Women in America act,’ saw the 31-year-old comedian recreate and mock viral videos of Erika Kirk during her public appearances after her husband, Charlie, was fatally shot in September

‘In what ways have you grown closer to Jesus,’ the mock interviewer asked. 

‘I serve a righteous God and that is why we say our prayers,’ he answered. ‘We are all his children. But when I say children, I mean the holy blessed trinity which is why I hold the Bible.’

Another clip of Druski appearing on the same stage plays before he was seen ordering at a coffee shop drive through. 

‘Sweet cream foam chai iced matcha and Bella will have all-organic pup cup,’ he was heard ordering for himself and a dog, Bella. 

‘Yes, everything organic.’

A clip of Druski then mocking a viral video of Kirk dabbing away tears played before several videos were featured of him attempting Pilates. 

The video cuts to Druski standing before a podium with a mock police officer, who is a person of color, is stood behind him. 

‘We have to protect all men in America, especially all white men in America,’ he began with his hand over his heart. 

Kirk – pictured in September at Charlie’s memorial service – has yet to publicly comment on the skit

Kirk was on hand to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom on behalf of her late husband

The camera pans and zooms in on the mock-police officer, who begins to side-eye Druski.

‘Those are the boys that we care about in this country, America is built on their backs. Because they are the ones who matter most.’

The whole video, posted on Wednesday, garnered more than 670,000 likes, 110,000 reposts and 13,000 comments. 

However, many were outraged by the clip and plenty drew the conclusion that Druski was targeting Erika Kirk. 

One person wrote: ‘Thought you were funny before. This is just disgusting.’

Another added: ‘What a cruel, cruel, world we live in.’

While a third said: ‘You might need your own security detail after this.’ 

And another wrote: ‘Reverse the races and you’re a racist … but you’re black so you can’t be racist right? The good part is I don’t find it racist nor do any other white folks, we’re not professional victims…we just find it not funny, stupid, disgusting and cruel.’ 

Comedian Drew Desbordes, or ‘Druski,’ posted a video where he was seen dressed in a blonde wig, makeup, a cross necklace and prosthetics to mock conservative women

Kirk took on a large role in Turning Point USA, Charlie’s non-profit that focuses on ‘engaging’ young college and high school students on conservative politics

Addressing the comic directly, one user said: ‘Sir, you are a racist.’ 

Another critic wrote: ‘How a pitiful misogynist acts in America.’ 

But others slammed those who were outraged by the skit: ‘The same conservatives who claimed liberals can’t take a joke are very offended by this (hilarious) video.’

Some felt the outraged reaction was hypocritical.  

‘Why is it only acceptable when comedians make jokes about the black community but the moment someone does something about a white person y’all cry wolf. Soft as baby s***,’ another said. 

‘The same people who are mad about this, were all laughing and making memes of George Floyd when he passed away but this is somehow “too far”,’ a user commented. 

Turning Point USA declined to comment at the time of the sketch’s release. 

This, however, is not Druski’s first time donning ‘whiteface’ after he had himself made up in full ‘whiteface’ for an online skit in which he parodied NASCAR fans.

The comic was filmed walking around NASCAR’s Southern 500 race in South Carolina in overalls, a mullet and even a fake sunburn, mingling jovially with cheerful white attendees and putting on a caricatured southern accent.

Druski – a friend of Justin Bieber’s who was featured on the pop star’s new album – donned a whiteface costume that featured an American flag hat and a smattering of fake tattoos, including one of the Stars and Stripes on his partly exposed chest.

He performed an over-the-top sendup of a white southerner, loudly singing Born in the USA out the window of his car while driving, trundling out of a trailer while swigging a Monster and jumping up and down while roaring with approval at the races.

The attendees of the NASCAR event were seen warmly welcoming him, drinking beer with him and – in the case of one older woman – perching herself in his lap.

In one of the sketch’s more polarizing touches, Druski spat disdainfully on the ground whenever a black racegoer walked past him. 

Fans flooded into the comments to praise the sketch, particularly the ‘incredible work’ of the makeup team behind Druski’s physical transformation.

‘This is Tropic Thunder levels of race swap. How did he make it look so good,’ marveled one viewer as another wrote: ‘Ngl your makeup artist needs a raise.’

‘White guy here, this s*** is f***ing hilarious. If you’re offended you’re a p***y,’ wrote another as another addressed Druski directly: ‘You realize you have a full-length movie and theatrical run on your hands, don’t you?’ 

Other commenters however were less impressed, such as one X user who wrote: ‘Huh… I’d never heard of you before. Clearly I wasn’t missing much. The spitting at the black fans wasn’t funny at all, and most of it was a bunch of over the top stereotypes which can be funny if done right.’

‘Notice how no white folk acted like you were?’ noted another. ‘And WHY did you spit at the feet of black people? I wish you would go back and ask them how many times that happened that day — you treated them worse than any white person did I assure you. Always have to invent the racism.’

‘Would have been hilarious without the race baiting bulls***,’ concurred another viewer as one wondered if people were ‘allowed to do black face again?’

One NASCAR fan took the view that the sketch was ‘Hilarious over all, though, I wish you hadn’t spat at black race fans while disguised as a white Hillbilly (even if they are part of the skit). This sport has worked hard to distance itself from its racist past.’