Former President Donald Trump sparked controversy this week with a racist post on his Truth Social feed, while also making headlines for his economic policies and an endorsement in Japan's upcoming elections. The post, a 62-second video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama's faces superimposed on apes, quickly drew criticism, according to Vox.
The controversial post, which has since been deleted, added to the growing unease within Trump's own party, according to Vox. The incident occurred amidst a week of diverse news, including preparations for the 2026 Winter Olympics, investigations into missing persons, and discussions on AI's impact on Super Bowl commercials, as reported by Time.
Beyond the social media controversy, Trump also made news regarding economic policy. He signed a proclamation to increase low-tariff imports of Argentinian beef, a move aimed at lowering costs for US consumers, according to The Guardian. This decision, allowing Argentina to ship more beef at a lower duty rate, has already sparked controversy among US cattle ranchers, who are facing challenges due to drought and high prices, The Guardian reported.
Meanwhile, Trump's influence extended to international politics. He endorsed Japan's first female Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, ahead of snap elections, according to NPR Politics. Takaichi, who is seeking a decisive win, is currently boosted by Trump's endorsement. Despite high approval ratings and a possible two-thirds majority in the House of Representatives, her coalition currently holds a narrow majority, and her conservative agenda could prove controversial, NPR Politics noted.
The week's news also included coverage of the Oscar buzz surrounding Ludwig Göransson's score for "Sinners" and Paul Thomas Anderson's politically-charged film "One Battle After Another," according to Variety. The rapid rise of the AI social network Moltbook and the debut of a new Peacock series inspired by "The Burbs" also generated interest, Variety reported.
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