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

Clarke condemned the video and rejected the explanation that its posting was a staff mistake.

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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