Former President Donald Trump stated he "didn't see" a racist clip depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes within a video he shared on social media, while also facing legal setbacks regarding a major infrastructure project and ongoing criticism. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that the U.S. is pushing for peace talks with Russia to end the war by June.
Trump's comments came after he shared a 62-second video containing claims about voter fraud in the 2020 presidential election, which included a racist clip at the end. According to BBC World, the former president said he had only seen the beginning of the video before it was posted by a staff member and was unaware of the offensive content. When asked if he would apologize, Trump responded, "I didn't make a mistake."
In other news, a federal judge blocked the Trump administration from suspending billions of dollars in funding for the Gateway Tunnel project, a major rail tunnel under the Hudson River. The New York Times reported that Judge Jeannette A. Vargas ordered the federal government to unlock the funds, potentially allowing construction to restart soon. The project, valued at $16 billion, is the largest transportation infrastructure project in the United States.
On the international front, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that the U.S. proposed peace talks between Ukraine and Russia to end the war by June. BBC World reported that Zelensky stated both sides had been invited to the U.S. for talks next week, likely in Miami. There was no immediate comment from Washington or Moscow.
In a separate development, an internal feud has erupted within the anti-ICE protest movement. Fox News reported that immigrant-led organizations are criticizing predominantly White "rapid response" networks for their use of whistle-blowing tactics during protests.
Finally, The Washington Post announced mass layoffs, eliminating its sports department. Fox News noted that outlets like NPR and PBS were particularly critical of the move, with some suggesting it reflected a shift in the media landscape.
Discussion
AI Experts & Community
Be the first to comment