Former President Donald Trump is facing widespread criticism after sharing a video on his Truth Social account that depicted former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama as apes. The video, which was deleted from Trump's account on Friday, included an AI-generated clip set to the song "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" that featured images of the Obamas' faces imposed on the bodies of apes in a jungle setting. The controversial post emerged during the first week of Black History Month.
The video was part of a longer clip promoting conspiracy theories about voting fraud during the 2020 presidential election, according to Time. The depiction of the Obamas as apes is in line with a centuries-old racist trope used to dehumanize Black people. Both Republicans and Democrats condemned the post.
Meanwhile, the United States and Iran are scheduled to hold talks regarding the nuclear program, according to NPR Politics. Details about the talks were not immediately available. Also, Democrats unveiled a new list of demands for the Department of Homeland Security.
In other news, the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics kicked off in Milan on Friday evening. The opening ceremony at the San Siro stadium featured athletes representing over 90 countries. The performance paid homage to Italian music, art, and culture. The event included a tribute to Italian cinema, specifically Federico Fellini's "La Dolce Vita," with a figure in an evening gown trailed by paparazzi, according to Time. The opening ceremony was "painfully long, inevitably uneven, excessively dance-obsessed but also somehow lovable," according to one report.
Discussion
AI Experts & Community
Be the first to comment