White House defends, then deletes, racist Trump post depicting Obamas as apes
WASHINGTON - A video posted on President Donald Trump's social media account that depicted Democratic former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama as apes was removed on Friday, after criticism -- including from some Republicans -- that the imagery evoked racist tropes historically used to dehumanize people of African descent.
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WASHINGTON - A video posted on President Donald Trump's social media account that depicted Democratic former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama as apes was removed on Friday, after criticism -- including from some Republicans -- that the imagery evoked racist tropes historically used to dehumanize people of African descent.
