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...
Liverpool are reportedly scouting Aston Villa's impressive striker Ollie Watkins for the summer transfer window.
Watkins, 28, has been in top form, leading Villa into the Champions League and topping the Premier League assist chart last season.
Liverpool's interest in Watkins is attributed to new manager Arne Slot's admiration for the player's skills.
With a contract running until 2028, Watkins' transfer value is yet to be determined. Other potential striker targets for Liverpool include Alexander Isak, Julian Alvarez, and Benjamin Sesko. Watkins' signing could revamp Liverpool's frontline, potentially replacing Darwin Nunez.
