Florida candidates split over Trump Truth Social post about Obama
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Trump’s Truth Social post depicting Barack Obama as an ape drew swift backlash and became a flashpoint in Florida’s 2026 gubernatorial race, with Byron Donalds’ campaign blaming a staffer for the post, rival James Fishback defending the clip and courting racially charged rhetoric, and Democrat David Jolly condemning it as vile; other candidates offered little comment, highlighting ongoing race-related tensions shaping the contest.
Topics:nation#byron-donalds#florida-politics#gubernatorial-race#politics#racism-in-politics#truth-social
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- Internal speculation over racist video centers on Trump or devoted aide The Guardian
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