Black conservative unleashes on Obama for 'constantly whining' after SCOTUS voting rights decision

Where Obama saw the court "abandoning" principles of equal participation, Shannon believes the ruling further pushes race out of American politics, highlighting his own story as evidence that minorities don't need special treatment to win office.

Shannon disagreed fiercely, arguing that the former president's framing would only inflame "racial division."

"What the Supreme Court really did is say that you can't fix discrimination by discriminating against people. Race should not be a deciding factor when it comes to redistricting," Shannon told Fox News Digital.

"The entire country is just kind of tired and disappointed in the Obamas and their constantly whining about how awful and racist America is," Shannon added.

While Democrats argue the ruling could be abused to dilute minority voting power under the pretext of nonracial factors, Shannon says his experience shows candidates can succeed regardless of how districts are drawn.

"When I was elected, I was 27 years old, to the Oklahoma House of Representatives, I was elected in a majority-white district. They elected me overwhelmingly. I was the first Republican to win my district," Shannon said.

"And then when I got to the legislature, a predominantly white legislature elected me to be the leader of the Oklahoma State House of Representatives."

Shannon noted that he still believes racism exists in America, calling it "sin" that is tied to the human condition.