Former President Donald Trump's recent actions have ignited a firestorm of controversy, ranging from a racially charged social media post to a meeting with the Israeli Prime Minister, while the Pentagon severed ties with Harvard University. Trump's post, which depicted Barack and Michelle Obama's faces superimposed on apes, quickly drew widespread condemnation, according to Vox.
The controversial video, posted on Trump's personal Truth Social feed, prompted immediate backlash. The post was quickly deleted, but the incident has fueled concerns about Trump's rhetoric and its impact.
Simultaneously, the Pentagon announced it was ending all military training programs and fellowships with Harvard University, starting in the 2026-2027 academic year, according to NPR News. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth cited Harvard's "woke" ideology as the reason, stating the university no longer aligned with the War Department's needs. Similar programs at other Ivy League institutions will be evaluated.
Adding to the complex news cycle, Trump is scheduled to meet with Israeli Prime Minister to discuss ongoing negotiations with Iran, as reported by Sky News. These talks come after indirect nuclear talks between the US and Iran in Oman. Iran has asserted its right to enrich uranium during the discussions.
In other news, Trump signed a proclamation to increase low-tariff imports of Argentinian beef, a move aimed at addressing rising US beef prices, according to The Guardian. This decision, which will allow Argentina to ship more beef to the US at a lower duty rate, has sparked criticism from US cattle ranchers.
The news cycle also included the rapid rise of Moltbook, a Reddit-like social network for AI agents, which quickly gained popularity after its launch, attracting over 1.7 million bot accounts, according to MIT Technology Review. The platform, created by Matt Schlicht, allowed AI agents powered by OpenClaw to interact, leading to discussions and the emergence of unique behaviors.
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