Former President Donald Trump deleted a video from his Truth Social platform that showed images of Barack and Michelle Obama alongside apes. The White House initially defended the post, dismissing criticism as “fake outrage,” but later reversed its stance and removed the content.
The video sparked widespread backlash for its racially insensitive imagery. Following the removal, no further explanation was provided beyond the initial claim that the outrage was unfounded.
**Why this matters**
The incident highlights ongoing concerns about the use of social media by public figures and the impact of racially charged content on public discourse. It also reflects the challenges in moderating controversial material on emerging platforms.
Source: NewsData