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Jesse Jackson dies at 84, sparking global tributes and reflection on a civil rights legacy
world8 days ago

Jesse Jackson dies at 84, sparking global tributes and reflection on a civil rights legacy

BBC’s live coverage confirms US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson has died at 84; the updates feature tributes from Barack Obama, Kamala Harris, Hillary and Bill Clinton, Donald Trump and other world leaders, and recall his decades of civil rights work, Rainbow/PUSH, and two presidential campaigns. The exact cause of death has not been confirmed, but he had been hospitalized with a degenerative illness, and his role in freeing soldiers during the 1999 Kosovo conflict is also noted as part of his legacy.

via BBC|
#barack-obama#civil-rights#donald-trump
Obama: It’s likely there’s life in the universe, but no proof of alien contact
science8 days ago

Obama: It’s likely there’s life in the universe, but no proof of alien contact

Former President Barack Obama said the universe is vast enough that life elsewhere is likely, but he found no evidence of extraterrestrial contact during his presidency. His clarification followed a podcast interview that sparked alien-speculation and came after a prior joke about Area 51; the piece also notes historical UFO programs and NASA findings as context for ongoing space intrigue without proof of visitors.

via politico.eu|
#aliens#area-51#barack-obama
Obama Responds to Trump’s AI Ape Video, Urges Decency Over Distraction
politics11 days ago

Obama Responds to Trump’s AI Ape Video, Urges Decency Over Distraction

Obama reacted to a Trump‑posted AI video depicting him and Michelle as apes, saying that most Americans find the behavior deeply troubling and lamenting a loss of decency amid a distracting ‘clown show’ on social media and TV. The post drew backlash and was taken down after about 12 hours; the White House initially framed it as an internet meme and later faulted a staffer, while Trump claimed he hadn’t reviewed the video’s ending and had it posted by an aide.

via Variety|
#ai-video#barack-obama#decency
Trump deflects blame for racist Obama video, cites aide as posting it
politics18 days ago

Trump deflects blame for racist Obama video, cites aide as posting it

Trump says he briefly reviewed a racist video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama and handed it to a staffer to post, then deleted it; he refuses to apologize and amid speculation over who sent it—believed to be among the few with access to his Truth Social account, including aide Natalie Harp—whether he or the aide posted it is unclear. The controversy highlights internal tensions around Harp, who is closely tied to Trump, and drew criticisms from allies like Tim Scott as the clip circulated and was initially defended by some White House staff before a later reversal.

via The Guardian|
#barack-obama#natalie-harp#politics
Trump posts racist Obama image in Truth Social video, triggering backlash
politics19 days ago

Trump posts racist Obama image in Truth Social video, triggering backlash

Trump shared a meme on Truth Social depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes, tied to a video promoting a 2020 voting-machine conspiracy; the White House defended the post as fake outrage, while Republicans including Sen. Tim Scott and Rep. Mike Lawler condemned it and Democrats like Hakeem Jeffries and Raja Krishnamoorthi called for denouncement. The NAACP criticized the move, marking it as a charged political flashpoint ahead of the midterm elections.

via CNBC|
#barack-obama#conspiracy-theory#politics
Trump faces backlash after racist Obama-on-monkeys video
us19 days ago

Trump faces backlash after racist Obama-on-monkeys video

A video posted by President Trump on Truth Social shows Barack and Michelle Obama depicted with monkey-like imagery and repeats false claims about the 2020 election, drawing condemnation from prominent Democrats including Gavin Newsom and Ben Rhodes. The incident adds to Trump's history of using social-media visuals to attack opponents and follows earlier AI-generated clips targeting political figures.

via The Times|
#barack-obama#michelle-obama#racism