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Trump Posts Racist Video Depicting Obamas as Apes, Sparking Outrage and International Condemnation

President Donald Trump shared a racist video on his social media platform depicting former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama as apes in a jungle, sparking widespread outrage. The video was quickly taken down after it sparked heated backlash.

Trump Posts Racist Video Depicting Obamas as Apes, Sparking Outrage and International Condemnation
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President Donald Trump shared a racist video on his social media platform Thursday night that depicts former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama as apes in a jungle, sparking widespread outrage and condemnation from politicians and civil rights groups. The video, which was posted late on the White House's official Twitter account, quickly went viral and was deleted within hours. Trump has yet to comment on the post, but it is the latest example of his history of using racist and divisive language. The move has drawn criticism from Democrats, Republicans, and civil rights advocates alike.

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