Obamas Ignore Trump Ape Post in First Comments Since Backlash
Summary
Barack and Michelle Obama made public comments focusing on U.S. athletes at the Winter Olympics and Paralympics, without addressing a recent controversial video posted by President Trump. The video depicted the Obamas as apes, which Trump later removed, though it sparked significant backlash.Key Facts
- Barack and Michelle Obama issued statements supporting U.S. Olympic athletes.
- President Trump posted and later deleted a video showing the Obamas as apes.
- The Obamas did not mention this video or related controversy in their comments.
- President Trump's video led to widespread criticism.
- White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt described the video as part of an internet meme.
- The Obamas' remarks came just after Trump addressed the controversy without apologizing.
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