Trump Faces Backlash for Racist Video Post

US President Donald Trump shared a video on his Truth Social account that included a racist clip depicting former President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle as apes. The clip was set to the song 'The Lion Sleeps Tonight' and was part of a longer video discussing voter fraud in the 2020 presidential election. Trump claimed he hadn't seen the racist clip, stating he only watched the beginning of the video before it was posted by a staff member. The video was later removed after facing severe backlash from various politicians, including some from Trump's own party, who condemned the clip as racist. Critics accused Trump of racism and attempting to distract from other issues. The White House initially defended the post as an 'internet meme video' but later attributed it to a staffer's error.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is set to attend the inaugural meeting of President Donald Trump's 'Board of Peace' in Washington in two weeks. The board's original purpose was to oversee Gaza's rebuilding, but its charter does not limit its role to the Palestinian territory, and it appears to rival the United Nations. Critics have raised concerns that the board could become a 'pay to play' version of the UN Security Council, as permanent members are required to pay $1 billion to join. Orbán's attendance comes as he faces an unprecedented challenge in Hungary's general election on April 12.

Spanish figure skater Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate obtained last-minute approval to perform his Minions-themed short program at the 2026 Winter Olympics after resolving a copyright issue with Universal Pictures and Pharrell Williams. Sabate had been performing the program all season but faced a potential ban due to unauthorized use of music from the animated comedy. He was able to secure the necessary licenses with the help of ClicknClear and the Royal Spanish Ice Sports Federation.

The article discusses the reaction of comedians from the show 'Have I Got News For You' to a racist post made by former President Trump on his social media platform Truth Social, which depicted former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama as apes. The comedians, hosted by Roy Wood Jr., discussed the post on their show, which is broadcast on CNN and available to stream on HBO Max. The article highlights the controversy surrounding Trump's post and the comedians' response to it.

Israeli President Isaac Herzog is visiting Australia to mourn a recent antisemitic massacre at a Hanukkah festival near Sydney's Bondi Beach, where 15 people were killed. The visit has sparked controversy due to Herzog's association with Israel's actions in Gaza, which have resulted in over 70,000 Palestinian deaths. Protests are planned across 30 Australian cities, with up to 5,000 pro-Palestinian protesters expected in Sydney. Major Jewish groups have welcomed Herzog's visit, while some progressive Jewish groups have criticized it, arguing it may entrench antisemitic conflation between Jewish identity and Israeli state actions. The Australian government has invited Herzog as a gesture of unity with the Jewish community, despite some calls for his arrest due to alleged war crimes and incitement to genocide.

The article discusses how President Trump is not always immune to political backlash, citing a recent incident where he posted a racist video clip of the Obamas and faced widespread criticism, forcing him to delete the post. Despite his strong support from Republicans, Trump has been forced to backtrack on several occasions, including on issues like the economy and immigration. The article suggests that Trump's actions may be eroding support among Republicans, particularly on issues related to racial sensitivity.