The State Department announced it would delete all posts from its public X accounts made before President Trump returned to office on January 20, 2025, according to NPR. The posts will be archived internally, but will no longer be publicly accessible. This decision comes as Trump faces ongoing scrutiny, including criticism for sharing a video depicting the Obamas as apes and concerns over his potential influence on a proposed media merger.
The State Department confirmed to NPR that staff members were informed that anyone wanting to view the older posts would need to file a Freedom of Information Act request. The move has raised questions about transparency and access to information regarding the department's activities prior to Trump's return.
Meanwhile, Trump's actions continue to draw attention. He shared a video on his Truth Social account that depicted former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama as apes, according to Time. The video, which was deleted from his account on Friday amid widespread criticism, included an AI-generated clip set to the song "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" and promoted conspiracy theories about the 2020 presidential election. The depiction of the Obamas as apes is a racist trope, according to Time.
Additionally, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos addressed the proposed Netflix-Warner Bros. merger and Trump's potential involvement during the DGA Awards, according to Variety. When asked if he was nervous about the President's interest in the deal, Sarandos responded, "Look, I think he has a keen interest in the entertainment business. He knows about the entertainment business, and he really does care about the health of the industry, the American industry generally, but I think particularly the entertainment industry."
Trump's rhetoric has also sparked concerns among Haitian Americans. Vox reported that Trump falsely accused Haitians in Ohio of eating pets during a presidential debate in his last campaign. This has led to fears that Haitians in America could be targeted by his administration.
The news cycle has also been dominated by the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, which has added to the chaos, according to Vox. The absence of Today show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, who is dealing with an emergency, has been noticeable.
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