Democrats challenge GOP to denounce Trump’s racist video on Obamas
TL/DR –
Donald Trump posted a racist video on his Truth Social account that depicted former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama as apes, sparking fury from top Democrats and minimal response from Republicans. The post was eventually removed after 12 hours with a senior White House official citing an error by a staffer. Trump later refused to apologise, claiming he had not seen the racist part of the video before it was posted.
Democrats Demand GOP Response to Trump’s Racist Video
Democrats expressed outrage on Friday at Donald Trump‘s racist video portraying former president Barack and Michelle Obama as apes. This is part of President Trump’s increasing late-night posts on his Truth Social account.
Democratic House minority leader, Hakeem Jeffries, challenged Republican leaders on X, “Why are GOP leaders like [Senate majority leader] John Thune standing by this sick individual? Every single Republican must immediately denounce Donald Trump’s disgusting bigotry.”
Critically, only a few Republicans openly condemned the overtly racist video. South Carolina senator Tim Scott, the only Black Republican in the chamber, called it “the most racist thing I’ve seen out of this White House.”
Despite the outcry, it took 12 hours and attempts to dismiss the outrage by the administration officials before the post was finally removed. Trump later refused to apologize, claiming he approved an aide sharing the video on his account but didn’t see the part with the racist depiction of the Obamas.
Majority Leader Thune and House Speaker Mike Johnson, the top two Republicans in Congress, didn’t comment, leading to Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer to post on X, “Racist. Vile. Abhorrent. This is dangerous and degrades our country – where are Senate Republicans?”
Trump Proposes a Deal to Rename New York Landmarks After Him
Donald Trump stated he would release funds for major infrastructure projects in New York City if top Senate Democrat Chuck Schumer supports renaming Dulles international airport and Penn Station after him.
Progress on US-Iran Nuclear Programme Talks
Indirect talks between Iran and the US on Iran’s nuclear programme concluded with a broad agreement to maintain a diplomatic route, perhaps with more conversations in the near future.
Pardoned January 6 Rioter Pleads Guilty To Threats
A rioter pardoned by Donald Trump for his role in the US Capitol storming pleaded guilty to a harassment charge for threats against House minority leader, Hakeem Jeffries.
Dow Jones Hits 50,000
The Dow Jones industrial average hit a milestone of 50,000 for the first time, propelled by growing tech valuations, solid corporate earnings, and hopes of lower interest rates. Donald Trump frequently cites these record stock market highs as evidence of the success of his economic policies.
—
Read More US Political News