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Trump news at a glance: Trump creates distance, but no apology, after promoting racist video of Obamas

Democrats outraged and Republicans mostly silent after president shared racist video of former president and first lady

The Guardian - US

'Didn't make a mistake': Trump refuses to apologise for video depicting Obamas as monkeys

President Trump refused to apologise for a racist video depicting the Obamas as apes, which he posted and then deleted. He claimed he hadn't seen the offensive content and blamed a staffer, despite acknowledging he watched part of it. The White House initially defended the post before stating a staffer…

The Times of India

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries in new video: "F*** Donald Trump"

Jeffries called on GOP leaders to "denounce this serial fraudster who's sitting at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue."

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‘Disgusting behavior’: Trump posts video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes, and the backlash was immediate

Trump's PR team can't catch a break.

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Trump says "I didn't make a mistake" after racist video of Obamas removed

The post was up on Trump's Truth Social account for about 12 hours.

Axios

Fake outrage over internet meme: White House responds to Donald Trump's racist Obama video, deleted now

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the outrage over President Donald Trump's 'racist' video of showing the Obamas as apes is fake as it is from an internet meme video. Leavitt said the meme video depicted President Trump as the King of the Jungle and Democrats as characters from…

The Times of India

'Erroneously done by staffer': White House calls Trump’s racist Obamas post a mistake; takes it down

A racist video featuring edited images of the Obamas was mistakenly posted on Donald Trump's social media account by a White House staffer and has since been removed. The offensive content, which repeated false election claims, sparked immediate condemnation from Democratic leaders and former officials. Trump's spokeswoman dismissed the backlash…

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Senate's lone Black Republican says Trump video "most racist thing I've seen out of this White House"

The post was eventually taken down after about 12 hours.

Axios

Bulletin PM briefing: Trump slammed over AI Obamas video and Mandelson properties searched

Good evening – here are five of today’s biggest stories. Trump called ‘disgusting’ after sharing AI video depicting Obamas as apes. Police searching two properties linked to Peter Mandelson. Summer camp sex offender jailed for drugging and abusing children. Ghislaine Maxwell’s prison life seen in new Epstein files video. Bad…

The Independent UK

Trump removes video depicting Obamas as monkeys after clip sparks outrage

A post featured the video alongside the US president’s false claims that the 2020 election was stolen

Evening Standard

Trump refuses to apologize for video with racist imagery of Obamas posted on his social media

Only a smattering of Republicans spoke out about clip in which Obamas’ faces were superimposed on bodies of apes

The Guardian - US

Donald Trump's racist attack on Obamas: Why monkey portrayals of Black folks are considered deeply offensive

Donald Trump shared a video on Truth Social depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as monkeys, sparking condemnation from Democrats. The offensive imagery draws on a history of dehumanization used to justify racism and violence. Prominent Democrats, including Gavin Newsom's office and Ben Rhodes, denounced the post, highlighting its racist undertones.

The Times of India

Trump called ‘disgusting’ after sharing video depicting Obamas as apes

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The Independent UK

Trump shocks with ‘disgusting’ Truth post depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes

White House Press Secretary dismissed the ‘fake outrage’ over the ‘racist’ post

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The Guardian - US

Trump says he approved sharing video with racist images of Obamas but claims he didn’t see part ‘that people don’t like’ - as it happened

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The Times of India

Donald Trump posts AI video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as monkeys; Democrats condemn post as racist

US President Donald Trump ignited controversy by sharing a video on Truth Social featuring false election claims and depicting the Obamas with offensive imagery. Democrats swiftly condemned the post, with California Governor Newsom's office calling it "disgusting." This incident follows a pattern of Trump using fabricated visuals to attack critics…

International Business Times UK

Will 'Old' Barack Obama Seek A Third-Term In 2028? Michelle Vows To Block Husband From Challenging Trump

Michelle Obama vows to 'actively work against' a third-term presidential run for her husband if Trump changes the 22nd Amendment, sparking debate over term limits.

Homes & Gardens

Christmas Is Over, but Barack and Michelle Obama’s Festive Lighting Sets the Tone for Year-Round Magic. Take It from Me –Fairy Lights Belong in Every Season

Why fairy lights deserve a permanent place in your home, not just at Christmas

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The Independent UK

Kumail Nanjiani puts to bed bizarre rumour of affair with Michelle Obama

Marvel star says he has never even met the former US First Lady

We Got This Covered

Rob Reiner and his wife were supposed to have an important meeting the night they died – with Barack Obama

They missed an important date.

The Independent UK

MAGA influencer believes Netflix’s Warner Bros takeover is evidence that the Obamas are ‘trying to take over all of media’

The conservative social media personality has a combined 10 million followers across X and YouTube

Latin Times

Is Malia Obama Pregnant? Michelle Obama's Mysterious Hand Placement Sets Off Grandbaby Frenzy

A Thanksgiving family photo shared by Barack and Michelle Obama sparked online rumors after social media users zoomed in on Michelle's hand placement near Malia's stomach

The Guardian - UK

A new start after 60: I found my feet in midlife, became a park ranger at 85 – and retired happily at 100

At 104, Betty Reid Soskin has had the most extraordinary life, from protest singing to civil rights activism to meeting the Obamas. She reflects on what it takes to stay strong and keep going

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Barack Obama’s Net Worth in 2025: How He Made His Money

A closer look at the timeline of Obama’s financial growth, the key deals that shaped his wealth and his life after the White House.

International Business Times UK

Michelle Obama Is 'Ready to Walk' If Barack Seeks Third Term: 'I'd Rather Divorce'

Michelle Obama has reportedly warned Barack she'll leave him if he runs for president again, with insiders claiming the former first lady is done with politics.

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