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Trump's Controversial Video Featuring Obamas Sparks Outrage and Criticism

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On Thursday night, President Donald Trump shared a racially charged video on social media that depicted former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama as monkeys in a jungle setting, igniting widespread condemnation. The video, which promotes false claims about alleged electoral fraud in the 2020 elections, features the Obamas' faces superimposed on monkey bodies, accompanied by the song 'The Lion Sleeps Tonight.' The White House Press Secretary dismissed the backlash as 'fake outrage,' while California Governor Gavin Newsom condemned the video, urging Republicans to denounce Trump's actions. This incident adds to a series of controversies surrounding Trump's sharing of racially insensitive content online.

Key Details: • Video shared on Thursday night by Trump • Depicts Obama and Michelle Obama as monkeys • California Governor Gavin Newsom condemned the video • White House Press Secretary labeled the outrage as 'fake'

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