Donald Trump's social media post depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as primates was deleted after sparking widespread condemnation from both Republicans and Democrats, according to multiple news sources. The post, which appeared on Trump's personal Truth Social feed, was quickly removed, with the incident adding to a pattern of incendiary rhetoric, as reported by Fortune.
The racist video, a 62-second clip, superimposed the Obamas' faces onto apes, according to Vox. The post was attributed to a staffer. The incident prompted immediate backlash and calls for its removal.
The controversy surrounding the post comes amidst other developments related to the former president. TrumpRx.gov, a new government website designed to help Americans save money on prescription drugs, was launched, as reported by Euronews. The website offers coupons and directs users to drugmaker websites, featuring discounts on over 40 medications from five pharmaceutical companies. This initiative aims to challenge the pharmaceutical industry's pricing power and offer prices comparable to those in other developed nations.
Meanwhile, The Washington Post, under Jeff Bezos' ownership, has experienced significant job losses and subscriber cancellations, according to The Verge. Some sources suggest Bezos' actions are aimed at appeasing Donald Trump, though the publication hasn't seen a clear financial benefit.
The incident also comes as attorneys for a man convicted of assaulting an ICE officer are seeking access to investigative files related to the officer's recent fatal shooting, arguing it's relevant to their client's sentencing, according to Vox.
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