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White House post depicts Obamas as apes in racist video

A video shared by the White House depicted former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama as apes in a jungle, invoking a racist trope. The post was removed after criticism from lawmakers.

  • Washington, United States
  • Severity 1 of 5 — Discriminatory speech or policy

Reported by 80 sources

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