Fact check: Did President Obama directly comment on Roseanne's firing?

1. Summary of the results

The analyses provided do not indicate that President Obama directly commented on Roseanne's firing ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8]}. However, multiple sources report that Roseanne Barr alleged that Barack and Michelle Obama directly pressured Disney and Bob Iger to fire her ^{[1] [2] [3]}. It is also mentioned that Roseanne Barr apologized for a tweet comparing Valerie Jarrett to an ape, which led to the cancellation of her show by ABC ^{[4] [5] [6] [8]}. The key finding is that there is no direct comment from President Obama on Roseanne's firing, but rather allegations made by Roseanne Barr herself ^{[1] [2] [3]}.

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

Some sources mention the controversy surrounding Roseanne Barr's racist tweets, including one about Valerie Jarrett, a former Obama aide ^{[4] [5] [6] [8]}. However, the context of the tweet and its impact on the cancellation of the 'Roseanne' show is not fully explored ^[6]. Additionally, Valerie Jarrett's response to Roseanne Barr's racist tweet is only mentioned in one source ^[7], which may indicate a lack of coverage of Jarrett's perspective on the matter. Alternative viewpoints, such as the potential motivations behind Roseanne Barr's allegations against the Obamas, are not thoroughly examined in the provided analyses ^{[1] [2] [3]}.

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement asks if President Obama directly commented on Roseanne's firing, but the analyses suggest that this may be a misleading question ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8]}. The lack of direct comment from President Obama on the matter may indicate that the question is based on an assumption or unverified claim ^{[1] [2] [3]}. Furthermore, Roseanne Barr's allegations against the Obamas may be self-serving or intended to deflect criticism ^{[1] [2] [3]}, which could benefit her by garnering sympathy or attention. On the other hand, the media's focus on Roseanne Barr's racist tweets and the cancellation of her show may be seen as biased against her ^{[4] [5] [6] [8]}, potentially benefiting those who oppose her views or actions.