Boone County, Kentucky – A video filmed inside a laundromat in Florence, Kentucky has gone viral on TikTok, showing a shocking moment where a white woman uses racist language during a heated argument with a Black woman.
The incident, caught clearly on camera at Laundry Express, has drawn widespread criticism and reignited concerns about rising hate speech and racial tension in America.
What Happened in the Video?
In the video, the white woman is seen having a meltdown, using the “n-word” during an argument. As she stormed out with her laundry basket, the woman behind the camera—who is Black—called her out, saying:
“You’re a racist b****.”
The white woman admitted using the slur, saying:
“You’re right, I did. If you act like one, you are one.”
She then added:
“Trump’s in now, remember? We’re protected a little better.”
This statement shocked many online viewers, who saw it as a sign of how openly some people feel empowered to act hatefully under certain political leadership.
Trump, Hate Speech, and the Bigger Picture
The incident comes after a reported spike in racist and xenophobic behavior across the U.S. following Donald Trump’s re-election in November 2024. According to the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), there has been an increase in hate crimes, neo-Nazi activity, and public harassment of minorities.
A 2023 study even confirmed this pattern. It found that Trump’s rise to power during both of his terms has been linked with more “dehumanizing behavior” toward Black Americans.
“Trump altered how white people describe and treat Black people,” the study explained.
Many online comments about the video echoed this concern. One TikTok user wrote:
“Trump incites hate and racism at its highest level. They coming out of the woodworks y’all!”
A Misuse of Law Enforcement?
In the video, after the argument, the white woman is seen calling the police, claiming:
“There is a Black lady who followed me to my car.”
But the Black woman can be heard yelling back:
“No, she’s being racist. I got the video! Ain’t nobody following her. This is a public parking lot.”
This is not the first time such calls to police have been misused. Earlier this year, two white women reportedly called police on a Black photographer, simply because he was taking pictures on a public street.
Many argue that such calls are a misuse of police resources and can put innocent people in danger.
Public Reaction
The video, which has now received over 10,000 likes, has sparked more than 2,200 comments. People across the country are expressing anger and disbelief, with many saying this is a clear example of everyday racism that still exists.
It’s unclear whether the police ever responded to the laundromat call, but people online have praised the woman who filmed the video for calling out racism in real-time and keeping evidence of what happened.