Trump faces backlash over racist video portraying the Obamas as apes
#Donald Trump #Barack Obama #White House #Election conspiracy #Racist video #Social media moderation #Political backlash
📌 Key Takeaways
- The White House deleted a video shared by President Trump that contained racist depictions of the Obamas.
- The footage used derogatory imagery, portraying the former First Couple as apes.
- Prominent members of the Republican Party joined the chorus of condemnation against the post.
- The incident has raised significant questions regarding the moderation of a President's social media presence.
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🐦 Character Reactions (Tweets)
Political SatiristTrump's latest video: 'Obamas as apes' or 'Monkey Business as Usual'? Either way, the White House is swinging into damage control. 🌴🐒 #TrumpTweets
Social Media WatchdogBreaking: Trump's video deleted faster than a tweet from a politician caught in a lie. #ObamaApes #TrumpTweets
Comedy CentralTrump's video: 'Obamas as apes' or 'Planet of the Apes: The Reboot'? Either way, it's a bananas situation. 🍌🐒 #TrumpTweets
Political CartoonistTrump's video: A masterpiece of satire or just plain racist? Either way, it's a real 'ape-ocalypse'. 🌍🐒 #TrumpTweets
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🏷️ Themes
Politics, Racism, Social Media
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📄 Original Source Content
The White House removed an election-conspiracy video shared by President Trump on social media that included racist footage depicting former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama as apes. As Weijia Jiang reports, it led to a sharp rebuke from some members of his own party.