Over the years, Geraldo Rivera has been pro-Barack Obama and one of his most vocal critics.
Consequently, many assumed that Obama didn’t feel as strongly towards Rivera.
Dershowitz revealed he had invited Obama to his 75th birthday in 2013.

Obama reportedly responded, “Unless you disinvite Geraldo Rivera, I’m not coming.”
Dershowitz refused to uninvite Rivera, and the 44th U.S. President hadn’t attended his birthday celebration.
Martin was a 17-year-old African-American boy who was killed by neighborhood watch captain George Zimmerman in 2012.

Before Martin’s death, Zimmerman reportedly called 911 about “a suspicious person” wearing a hoodie.
When Obama spoke on the events, the effect of Martin’s death on him was evident.
However, Obama was no fan of Rivera, even before.

“He’s been ducking me.