Trump Condemned Over 'Racist' And 'Disgusting' Video Of Obamas: 'There's No Bottom'
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom's press office called on "every single Republican" to denounce the president over the clip.
Donald Trump drew fierce condemnation on Friday after he went on a social media-sharing rampage on his Truth Social platform that included a clip parroting his 2020 election conspiracy theories — but also depicted former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama as what appeared to be a cartoon chimpanzee and gorilla.
The 62-second clip cut briefly at the 59-second point to show footage of the Obamas’ faces superimposed on the animals’ bodies.
It is set to the song “The Lion Sleeps Tonight.”
The full video can be seen here.
Trump, for years, boosted the baseless and racist birther theory that Barack Obama was not born in the United States and was therefore an illegitimate president.
Republicans wasted no time in stirring up conservative outrage as Talarico earned a primary victory in Texas over Jasmine Crockett.
Tehran residents woke to dawn blasts, and Iranian state television showed the ruins of building in the center of the capital.
"It's a hell of a thing," the California governor told late night host Jimmy Kimmel.
The Republican's point crumbled when reporters pointed out what he'd JUST said. He then admitted it "was a misspoke."
Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) will go head-to-head against his top challenger after neither candidate cleared a majority of votes.
No candidate in the closely watched GOP Senate race secured the majority vote needed to win the nomination, setting up a May 26 runoff election.
Oklahoma's Markwayne Mullin seemed to get a bit teary-eyed while defending his fearless leader to his colleagues on Tuesday.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer experienced a major slip-of-the-tongue.
“I'm more convinced now that this is going to be open-ended and forever," Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) said after a briefing on Iran on Tuesday.
From tanking stocks to spiking oil prices to tens of thousands of Americans stranded overseas with no easy way home, the president has unleashed a global mess.
The new line: Israeli threats to bomb Iran and trigger a response that could hit U.S. bases in the region led the administration to join the war.
Hilary Knight, captain of the gold medal-winning women's team, admitted that she was "really nervous" when she popped the question to her partner and fellow Olympian.
The Republican senator threatened to hold up all Trump nominees until the DHS secretary answers his questions about her “disastrous” tenure.