Shannon Sharpe Says Trump Deserves Same Respect As Obama

The American people have spoken ... and Shannon Sharpe says he'll respect President Donald Trump the same way he respects President Obama.

The co-host of FS1's "Undisputed" was at LAX Wednesday morning -- where he explained why Americans should come together and support Trump ... despite whatever personal feelings they may have toward him.

"The American people spoke. They wanted President Trump to lead this country," Sharpe said.

"Now, whatever you think of him, his misogynistic, his racist ways ... but more people thought he was better than Sec. Clinton and so I have no problem with that."