“This is disgusting behavior by the President… Every single Republican should denounce this.” – California Gov. Gavin Newsom
Blue Press Journal – In a shocking display of racism and disrespect, President Donald Trump has posted a videos on his Truth Social platform that has drawn fierce criticism from politicians and citizens alike. The 62-second clip, set to the song “The Lion Sleeps Tonight,” features a cartoon chimpanzee and gorilla with the faces of former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama superimposed on them. This outrageous video has been widely condemned, with many calling on Republicans to denounce the former President’s actions.
As reported by HuffPost, California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s press office slammed the video as “disgusting behavior by the President” and called on “every single Republican” to denounce it. According to CNN, this is not the first time Trump has promoted baseless and racist conspiracy theories, including the birther theory that Barack Obama was not born in the United States.
The video has been criticized by many, including Politico, who quoted a statement from White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt defending the president’s post. However, Leavitt’s defense has been met with skepticism, with many arguing that the video is a clear example of racism and disrespect towards the former President and First Lady.
As stated by The New York Times, “there’s no bottom” to Trump’s behavior, and this latest video post is a clear example of that. The fact that Trump is still promoting the lie that the 2020 election was stolen, despite court rulings and evidence to the contrary, is a disturbing trend that undermines the integrity of the democratic process.
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