Former President Donald Trump removed a social media video that included a racist clip depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes, while the Royal Australian Mint faced criticism for a commemorative coin portrait of the late Queen Elizabeth II. In other news, Twisted Sister canceled its upcoming 50th-anniversary shows due to lead singer Dee Snider's resignation, and the selection of Bad Bunny as the Super Bowl halftime performer sparked controversy.
The video shared by Trump, which was 62 seconds long and included claims about voter fraud in the 2020 presidential election, featured the offensive clip at the end. Republican Senator Tim Scott called for the video's removal, describing it as "the most racist thing I've seen out of this White House," according to BBC World. The White House initially defended the clip as an "internet meme video."
Meanwhile, the Royal Australian Mint released two commemorative coins to mark the centenary of Queen Elizabeth II's birth. However, the portrait on the 5 and 50 cent silver coins drew criticism for its lack of resemblance to the late monarch. "That's got to be the most unpleasant portrait on a coin," said one online critic, according to BBC World. The Mint defended the portrait, stating that "Our coin images don't always capture the full beauty of a d."
In the music world, Twisted Sister announced the cancellation of all upcoming shows, starting April 25th in Sao Paolo, Brazil, due to Dee Snider's sudden resignation. The band cited Snider's "series of health challenges" as the reason, according to Fox News.
The selection of Bad Bunny for the Super Bowl halftime show also generated discussion. Hall of Fame running back Eric Dickerson criticized the NFL's choice, stating, "I just don't I don't see why they chose that. The NFL does stuff that baffles your mind. So, they'll do anything for money," Dickerson told TMZ, according to Fox News. "The View" co-hosts, however, argued that criticism of the performance was rooted in racism, as reported by Fox News. Co-host Sara Haines said, "At the end of the day, this is a business model. Nobody is looking to make moral statements. They picked Bad Bunny because he was the most-streamed artist of 2025, with over 19.8 billion streams."
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