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Trump gives update on staffer who posted racist Obama video

Trump doubles down on racist Obama video, says no staffer was fired
  • Donald Trump has confirmed he has not disciplined or fired the staffer responsible for posting a racist video on his Truth Social account.
  • The video, uploaded last Thursday, depicted Barack Obama and Michelle Obama as apes, alongside other prominent Democrats as animals.
  • Trump previously blamed an unnamed staffer and claimed he had not seen the entire video before it was posted.
  • While Trump stated he condemns the racist clip, he has not issued an apology for its publication.
  • The video has drawn widespread criticism, including from some members of Trump's own Republican party, who have called for an apology.
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