The US President Donald Trump has sparked outrage after sharing a viral video on his social media platform, targeting former President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle. The video has been deemed racist by many, with a former US President and several lawmakers condemning the move.
The video, which has been circulating on social media, shows Barack and Michelle Obama depicted as monkeys in a jungle, with several scenes from the 2020 presidential election being replayed. The video also features a short clip of a song called “The Line Slips Tonight.” The post has been widely criticized for its racist undertones and has sparked a fierce backlash from prominent figures in the US.
Republican Senator Tim Scott, the only black Republican in the Senate, has condemned the video, calling it “racist” and urging President Trump to take it down. Scott tweeted that he hopes the video is fake, but if it’s not, it’s the most racist thing he’s seen from the White House.
In response, the White House spokesperson Caroline Leavitt has defended the video, calling the backlash “fake outrage.”
Meanwhile, in other news, a bomb blast at a mosque in Islamabad has left several people injured and one dead. The Afghan Foreign Ministry has condemned the attack, expressing its deepest condolences to the families of the victims.
In a separate incident, a coal mine explosion in Ukraine has claimed the lives of two miners. The Ukrainian government has vowed to investigate the incident and take action against those responsible.
In a move to promote peace, the US has announced plans to host a first-ever meeting of world leaders under the UN’s Board of Peace on February 19. The meeting is expected to focus on ways to promote global peace and stability.
In other news, an Israeli drone has reportedly dropped a chemical substance in southern Lebanon, sparking concerns about a possible escalation of tensions in the region. Iran has rejected a US demand to stop enriching uranium, saying it is a non-negotiable right.
Finally, Bollywood actor Imran Khan has taken aim at three of his fellow Bollywood stars, calling them “superspreaders” in a veiled reference to their allegedly corrupt practices. Khan’s comments have sparked a heated debate in the Indian film industry, with some critics accusing him of hypocrisy.
