Film producer Spike Lee on Monday published an inflammatory post on his Instagram, comparing black supporters of President Trump to slaves.

Lee posted a photograph of African-American supporters of the president laying their hands on him in prayer during a recent meeting at the White House with the caption "'Massa, We Love You Massa. We Gonna Pray Fo' You Massa'. Singing- 'Swing Low, Sweet Chariot.'"

"Massa" is the word "master" rendered in Plantation Creole, a dialect that formed among American slaves prior to the Civil War. It is often deployed in modern times as an insult against black Americans seen as servile and self-enslaving.

Trump at the meeting last week praised the contributions of black Americans to American society.

"Like all citizens, you are entitled to a government that puts your needs, your interests, and your families first," Trump said.