Former President Donald Trump removed a social media video that included a racist clip depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes, according to BBC World. The clip, set to the song "The Lion Sleeps Tonight," was at the end of a 62-second video Trump shared containing claims about voter fraud in the 2020 presidential election. The move came after Republican Senator Tim Scott, who is Black, called for the president to remove the post, describing it as "the most racist thing I've seen out of this White House."
The White House initially defended the clip as an "internet meme video," according to BBC World, before its removal. This incident highlights the ongoing scrutiny of Trump's social media activity and the racial undertones that have often been present in his online content.
In other political news, Eddie Speir announced a second bid for Florida's open Tampa-area 16th congressional district, following a primary challenge to Vern Buchanan in 2024, according to Fox News. Speir, a constitutional conservative, won nearly 40% of the vote in his previous attempt, positioning himself as an outsider against an entrenched moderate Republican. Buchanan announced his retirement on January 27th, opening the seat.
Meanwhile, former MSNBC host Joy Reid criticized rapper Nicki Minaj for her association with Trump, using racially-charged language, as reported by Fox News. Reid accused Minaj of being Trump's "house pet" and providing "blackface" for his supporters. Minaj has previously condemned cancel culture and aligned with the Trump administration on certain issues.
The New York Times reported that Trump's immigration policy, which includes mass deportations, is facing growing public disapproval. A recent poll by The New York Times/Siena showed Trump receiving a net negative approval rating on his handling of immigration.
Additionally, The New York Times reported that the legal landscape surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives has shifted. Andrea Lucas, chair of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, noted that DEI has become a target under a second Trump administration. Nike, the world's largest sportswear company, has been impacted by these changes.
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