Summary
A video posted by the White House on January 3 included an unedited racial slur, sparking significant public backlash. The video featured Venezuela's former President Nicolás Maduro and referenced musical lyrics with offensive language. Maduro and his wife are now in the U.S. facing legal charges.
Key Facts
- The White House shared a video containing a racial slur on January 3.
- The video included footage of Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro and a U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio soundbite.
- The video showed Maduro in U.S. custody after President Trump announced his capture.
- The video included music by The Notorious B.I.G that contained offensive language.
- The post has been widely viewed, with over 30 million views reported.
- Maduro and his wife were taken from Venezuela following attacks ordered by Trump.
- They are now in the U.S. facing charges including narco-terrorism and machine gun possession.
- Maduro is expected to appear in a U.S. federal court on January 5.
