Former President Barack Obama confirmed the existence of extraterrestrial life, while also addressing a racist video shared by Donald Trump, in separate statements that quickly gained attention. Meanwhile, in Japan, the newly elected leader, Takaichi, is poised to reshape the nation, and a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein's trafficking ring shared harrowing details of her experience. In other news, Savannah Guthrie addressed her mother's kidnapper.
According to Time, Obama stated in an interview that aliens are "real," but clarified that he had not seen them and that they were not being held at Area 51. This comment, made in a "speed round" interview, sparked online speculation, prompting a clarification on Instagram. Drawing from multiple news sources, NPR News reported that Obama also responded to a racist video shared by Donald Trump, depicting him and Michelle Obama as apes. Obama expressed concern over the lack of decorum, describing the situation as a "clown show." The White House attributed the post to a staffer's error.
In Japan, Takaichi, the first woman to lead the country after decades of male leadership, secured a record-breaking election victory last week, according to Time. She led her party to win 316 of the 465 seats in the lower house of Japan's parliament, the largest seat total since the party's inception in 1955. Takaichi favors revising the country's pacifist constitution, rebuilding its military, and implementing big government and public spending to spur growth. She also supports strict immigration controls. Japan has been struggling with stagnation and disillusionment, stemming from decades of deflation, wage stagnation, and demographic decline.
Sky News reported that Juliette Bryant, a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein's trafficking ring, recounted her experience of being recruited from Cape Town and subjected to sexual assault. Bryant, who was lured with the promise of a modeling career, described the psychological manipulation that kept her silent for years, highlighting the invisible chains of Epstein's control. She alleged that her recruiters laughed during the abuse.
In a separate development, according to Variety, Savannah Guthrie took to Instagram to share a message with her mother's kidnapper, stating, "It is never too late to do the right thing: We still have hope." The post was shared on Sunday afternoon.
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