DONKEY: Officer Relieved Of Duty After Going On Racist Rant On Social Media

Summary

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Donkey of the Day: Officer Relieved of Duty After Racist Rant

Podcast: Donkey of the Day (Breakfast Club, Power 105.1 FM)
Host: Charlamagne Tha God
Date: April 23, 2026

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Episode Overview

Charlamagne Tha God uses the "Donkey of the Day" segment to highlight alarming behavior by a Houston police officer, Ashley Gonzalez, who was relieved of duty after posting a viral, explicit, anti-Black rant on social media. The episode critically examines the impact of racism from people in law enforcement, questions hiring practices, and stresses the need for accountability and the severe consequences that can result from prejudice wielded by those in positions of power.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Incident: Social Media Racist Rant

[02:49]

• Ashley Gonzalez, a Houston police officer and ex-Marine, posted a Facebook Live video, wearing a spaghetti top, in which she repeatedly expressed hatred for Black people, apparently triggered by an off-duty encounter where she accused a Black individual of trying to steal her wallet.
• Community activist Dr. Candace Matthews shared the viral clip. Local media reported Gonzalez used a racial slur at least 25 times in 90 seconds.

“25 niggas in a minute and a half. I’ve never even heard a rapper do that. … Who in the hell says, ‘Let me record my racism and then hit send?’”
— Charlamagne Tha God [04:39]

2. Houston Police and Official Response

[03:44 & 04:10]

• The Houston Police Department’s (HPD) general order requires officers to act without prejudice and restricts harmful social media activity.
• HPD officers' union publicly condemned Gonzalez’s behavior and reinforced there is zero tolerance for racism.

3. The Dangers of Bias with a Badge

[05:30, 07:10]

• Charlamagne emphasizes how officers like Gonzalez, with unchecked bias and power, pose a grave threat—“Systemic racism in a spaghetti top,” he quips, underscoring the absurdity and danger when personal prejudices are given legal authority.
• He points out that people from marginalized backgrounds working in law enforcement can also be profiled and discriminated against.

“You a brown girl. You. In America, you can and will get profiled and discriminated against, too.”
— Charlamagne Tha God [05:30]

4. The Irreparability of Her Actions

[07:10]

• The hosts agree Gonzalez must be fired—not merely suspended—because such views cannot be rehabilitated, especially in law enforcement.
• Charlamagne reminds listeners: “When someone shows you who they are, especially in law enforcement, believe them the first time.” [07:10]

5. The Impact on Community Trust

[07:45–08:30]

• The episode makes clear this incident strengthens existing distrust between Black communities and the police.
• Questions raised about how someone with such open prejudice was hired, and what prejudiced actions might occur off-camera if this is what’s recorded.

“You cannot wear a badge to protect people you openly admit you hate. That’s not law enforcement. That’s a liability.”
— Charlamagne Tha God [08:30]

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On the recklessness of the act:
  “Who in the hell says, ‘Let me record my racism and then hit send?’” — Charlamagne Tha God [04:39]

• Highlighting the dangerous combination:
  “That badge with a gun and her racist energy can lead to very, very, very, very bad things happening. … Not just racist. She’s not just ignorant, she’s dangerous.” — Charlamagne Tha God [06:00]

• Co-hosts on the issue’s absurdity:
  “It’s so crazy to be racist. Like, you are also a Gonzalez. You are a brownie. Yes. Like, makes no sense, your people getting profiled right now.” — Breakfast Club Co-host [09:08]

• On the need for accountability:
  “She shouldn’t be suspended. She should be fired.” — Charlamagne Tha God [08:39]

• Remy Ma signature outro:
  “Please let Remy Ma give Ashley Gonzalez the biggest Hee haw. Hee haw. Hee haw. You stupid motherf. Are you dumb?” — Charlamagne Tha God [08:30]

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Important Segment Timestamps

• [02:49] — Introduction of Donkey of the Day and explanation of incident
• [03:44] — Clip from news and union condemnation
• [04:39] — Charlamagne reacts to the slur count and questions recording racism
• [05:30] — Charlamagne explains systemic racism, profiling, and the dangers of bias in law enforcement
• [07:10–08:30] — Calls for termination; why such bias cannot be excused or ignored
• [09:08] — Banter about the irony of Gonzalez’s identity and racism

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Tone and Style

Charlamagne and the co-hosts employ a mix of incredulity, outrage, and biting humor, ultimately emphasizing the seriousness of racist officers in positions of authority. Their exchange is candid and direct, unapologetically calling for zero tolerance toward racism in policing. Charlamagne uses memorable analogies (“systemic racism in a spaghetti top”) and rhetorical questions to drive points home. The show's language is informal, frank, and passionate.

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Summary for New Listeners

The episode serves as a searing critique of racism within law enforcement, spotlighting the recent case of a Houston officer who went on a racist tirade. Charlamagne and co-hosts lay out why such incidents destroy community trust, why open bigotry requires prompt firing—not suspension—and the hypocrisy of marginalized officers embracing racist mindsets. This “Donkey of the Day” is both a warning and a call for genuine change in police hiring and retention.

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You could call me the donkey of the day, but, like, I mean no harm.

[Charlamagne Tha God (Donkey of the Day Host)]

Yes, donkey. Today for Thursday, April 23, goes to a Houston police officer named Ashley Gonzalez. Ashley was also confirmed to have served in the u. S. Marine Corps between 2019 and 2023, where she attained the rank of corporal. Okay, E3. So a cop and a marine, Ashley is okay. Keep in mind, police and marines are both considered public servants. They are supposed to serve the needs of the public with no bias, no discrimination. But Ashley Gonzalez, who is clearly latino, we have no need to play a game of guess what race it is. This. This young lady decided to go on facebook and go live in a black spaghetti top and express how much she doesn't like black people because of an off duty encounter she had with someone who she accused of trying to steal her wallet from her purse. Would you like to hear what happened? Let's go to KHOU11 for the report, please.

[News Reporter/Voice in Report]

The amount of times that I will always and forever say that I hate.

This is video of what police say appears to be their officer Ashley Gonzalez going on a racist rant. The instagram post was clipped and shared by community activist Dr. Candace Matthews. Monday night, the officer is heard saying a racial slur at least 25 times since the post has gone viral, Gonzalez has been relieved of duty and in the social media video references. Being in the marines, I felt like

I was back in the marine corps.

According to the Houston police department's general order, officers must comply with the code of ethics that mentions acting without prejudices. And they have a social media policy that prohibits them from posting anything that would harm the reputation of the department or city. The hpou president Douglas griffith said in a statement, quote, in no way does the hpou or its leadership condone or tolerate racist behavior from any of our officers. End quote.

[Charlamagne Tha God (Donkey of the Day Host)]

25 niggas in a minute and a half. I've never even heard a rapper do that. Okay, who in the hell says, let me record my racism and then hit sin? Can we hear it? Can I hear just the somewhat of just her ranting? Can I hear some of that, please?

[News Reporter/Voice in Report]

The amount of times that I will always and forever say that I hate. Oh, my God. I. I hate Like, I hate y'.

[Narrator/Guest (Psychology of Your Twenties)]

All.

[News Reporter/Voice in Report]

Like, you. Like, I don't. Oh, we were slaves. This entire. I don't give a. Like, for a reason. You guys were slaves. You guys don't know anything better than the steel. Like, dog. Like, let me get a black person on a 911 call tomorrow especially. You're going to jail. I don't give a. You're getting treated like bunch. Because why the. As you. As a small ass, are you learning how to deal already? Like, how the.

[Charlamagne Tha God (Donkey of the Day Host)]

Okay, okay. I don't need to hear no more. Jesus Christ. No more. Ashley, I know you are a cop. I know you're a former Marine, but please don't think for one second that you can't get racially profiled, too. Okay? I just got a picture of you up right now. All right? I don't understand how y' all think systemic racism works. They don't care that you serve this country. They don't care that you are a cop. You a brown girl. You. In America, you can and will get profiled and discriminated against, too. There is data that shows that black Americans report higher levels of frequent discrimination in police profiling, while Hispanics face distinct high levels of profiling regarding immigration status and language usage. Okay, Ashley, with that accent, that last name Gonzalez, and that spaghetti top, you are guaranteed to be ICE's next top target. Okay, you know, I'm all for thoughts, just staying thoughts, but not when people are in positions of power like this. This woman says she couldn't wait to take a black person to jail on the next 911 call simply because one black person allegedly tried to steal her wallet. I'm glad that she decided to say how she feels openly because we need to know who's who. All right? Her actions can turn into consequences. She has a badge that gives her power over people's freedom. And that badge with a gun and her racist energy can lead to very, very, very, very bad things happen. Not just racist. She's not just ignorant, she's dangerous. Okay? Systemic racism in a spaghetti top. Okay. Ready to ruin another person of color's day? This woman has to be fired, okay? There is no rehabilitating this. When someone shows you who they are, especially in law enforcement, believe them the first time. And the fact that she thought that she was bigger than the program, she doesn't need to have the job as a police officer because she doesn't even care about the job. Because if she did care, why the hell would she go live in say these things? As I said earlier, why would you record your racism and then upload it? You are a former Marine and current Houston police officer, and you think it's okay to get on camera and tell the world how much you don't like black people. Either you think very little of your job, or you believe people think that little of black people that you could get that off. Okay? If she can profile all black people because of one black person trying to steal her wallet, then police should understand why folks profile all police when something like this happens, okay? Ashley Gonzalez is why there is no trust between communities and police. How does someone with this kind of bias get the job in the first place? How can you have this type of bias when your last name is Gonzalez, you have an accent, and you're wearing a spaghetti top? Okay, Ashley, if you talk like this when the cameras are on, what are you doing when the cameras are off? Okay? Especially the body cameras. Behavior like this destroys public trust. Okay? You cannot wear a badge to protect people you openly admit you hate. That's not law enforcement. That's a liability. Please let Remy Ma give Ashley Gonzalez the biggest Hee haw. Hee haw. Hee haw. You stupid motherf. Are you dumb?

[Co-host/Contributor (Breakfast Club)]

Most definitely dumb.

[Charlamagne Tha God (Donkey of the Day Host)]

Crazy. Yeah. She shouldn't be suspended. She should be fired.

[Co-host/Contributor (Breakfast Club)]

Absolutely.

I think she'll be fired soon. I think they got to do a proper investigation.

[Charlamagne Tha God (Donkey of the Day Host)]

But there's no way you bring her back. Yeah, they're waiting on a final ruling. Yeah, there's no way she's one of

[Co-host/Contributor (Breakfast Club)]

the people that you drop off in the hood for the most gulliest black people. Just let them do whatever they want to her and see if she still talks like that since you hate her so much, you know?

Well, she probably wouldn't, but it's still in her heart. Yeah, she still feels. Yeah, but.

But you know, you gotta be racist with your chest, though, right? Not in your car.

[Charlamagne Tha God (Donkey of the Day Host)]

But how can. It's so crazy to be racist. Like, you are also a Gonzalez. You are a brownie. Yes. Like, makes no sense, your people getting profiled right now. What are you talking about?

[Co-host/Contributor (Breakfast Club)]

Makes no sense? All right, well, thank you.

[Charlamagne Tha God (Donkey of the Day Host)]

You got a spaghetti top on.

[Co-host/Contributor (Breakfast Club)]

That really bothers you, huh?

[Charlamagne Tha God (Donkey of the Day Host)]

No, I mean, it's not a stereotype if it's true, that's all.

[Co-host/Contributor (Breakfast Club)]

I wonder what happened before that somebody made Shorty mad.

[Charlamagne Tha God (Donkey of the Day Host)]

I just told you. She thought that a black person tried to steal her wallet. Yeah, yeah.

[Co-host/Contributor (Breakfast Club)]

Oh, no, my bad. I was listening like you. I wasn't listening like you do sometimes. Damn. That's crazy. I didn't know that, but Dr. Shorty was mad.

You know, she was a police officer.

Yeah, I heard that. The only thing I didn't hear was why she's Spanish.

She's Latino.

I know. Yeah, I heard that. When you said Gonzalez, I was like, damn, I didn't expect that story from a Gonzalez. But okay, okay.

All right.

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