February 6, 2026 - After furious reaction, Trump belatedly removes racist video of Obamas from his social media account

Feb 06, 08:57 PM
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Simon's live update on President Trump's reposting of a video depicting the Obamas as primates in a jungle.  For South Africa's Newzroom Afrika TV with Nhlanhla Sehume 
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