Donald Trump is facing widespread criticism after sharing a racist video on his Truth Social account depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes. The video, which was deleted from Trump's account, included an AI-generated clip set to the song "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" featuring the Obamas' faces superimposed on apes in a jungle setting, according to Vox.
The video, posted late Thursday night, was part of a longer video promoting conspiracy theories about voting fraud during the 2020 presidential election, as reported by Time. The depiction of the Obamas as apes aligns with a centuries-old racist trope used to dehumanize Black people. The post has since been deleted, according to Vox.
The controversy comes as the British government finds itself embroiled in a political storm following the release of files connected to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, according to Time. Disclosures from the Epstein investigation have already impacted the British monarchy, with Prince Andrew stripped of his royal title. He now faces renewed calls for accountability following the U.S. Justice Department's release of over 3 million Epstein-related files last week, as reported by Time. The fallout has also spread to 10 Downing Street, the official residence of the British Prime Minister, according to Time.
Meanwhile, the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie has also captured public attention, combining celebrity and social media obsessions, according to Vox. The Today show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie has been noticeably absent while dealing with an undisclosed emergency, according to Vox.
The news cycle has also been marked by other developments, including the decline of The Washington Post under Jeff Bezos' ownership, according to The Verge. The article highlights significant job losses and subscriber cancellations, questioning Bezos' motivations, particularly in light of attempts to appease Donald Trump.
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