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Congressional Black Caucus chair says Trump's post on the Obamas shows a 'bigoted and racist regime'

Trump said he had not made a mistake after a video depicting the Obamas as primates appeared on his account.

Congressional Black Caucus chair says Trump's post on the Obamas shows a 'bigoted and racist regime'
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A video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as primates appeared on President Donald Trump’s social media account, prompting shifting White House explanations. Congressional Black Caucus chair Yvette Clarke condemned the post and rejected the suggestion that it was a staff mistake.

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ALSO MENTIONED  Barack Obama, Former president depicted in the video; Michelle Obama, Former first lady depicted in the video

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Trump Shares Video Depicting Obamas With Ape Imagery

Outlets agree that Trump shared a video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes and that the post was later removed. Their coverage also reports criticism from lawmakers, including Republicans. Left-leaning outlets foreground lawmakers’ condemnation and use more explicitly critical language. Center outlets report criticism alongside White House explanations and a range of lawmakers’ reactions. Right-leaning outlets similarly pair Tim Scott’s criticism with the White House’s explanation and an adviser’s account, rather than adopting the condemnatory language.

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