US President Donald Trump has removed a social media video that included a racist clip depicting former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama as apes. The video, posted on Trump's Truth Social account, was met with widespread criticism and allegations of racism. The White House initially downplayed the incident, claiming the video was an "internet meme" depicting Trump as the King of the Jungle and Democrats as characters from The Lion King. However, the video was later deleted, with the White House blaming a staffer for the "erroneous" post. ¹ ² The incident has sparked bipartisan condemnation, with Republican Senator Tim Scott calling the video "the most racist thing I've seen out of this White House" and urging Trump to remove it. Democrats have also criticized Trump, questioning his fitness for the presidency. The video's removal comes amid ongoing scrutiny of...
Japan’s New PM Risks Losing Majority in Tight Election
⏺ Shigeru Ishiba faces a tough election Sunday, with polls indicating his ruling LDP (Liberal Democratic Party) may lose its majority.
⏺ Public discontent over rising prices and a recent funding scandal has shaken support, raising the possibility that Ishiba may need new coalition partners or could face calls to resign if the LDP falls short of its 233-seat goal.
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