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Former President Obama responds to racist video tweeted by Trump comparing him to an ape
A former US president expressed concern over the decline of “shame” and “decorum” in public office, without directly referencing Trump.
In a recent podcast interview, former President Barack Obama touched on the decline of civility in public discourse, implying that a sense of shame and decorum has been lost among some public officials, in an apparent reference to a racist video shared by President Donald Trump's social media account.

The video in question featured a clip portraying Obama and his wife Michelle as apes, sparking widespread condemnation from both Democratic and Republican lawmakers.
Initially, the White House defended the video, dismissing criticism as "fake outrage," but later attributed the post to a staff member and removed it.
Obama's comments came during a conversation with liberal podcaster Brian Tyler Cohen, who asked the former president about the state of political discourse, citing Trump's video as one example of recent controversies.
The offending clip, set to the song "The Lion Sleeps Tonight," was appended to a video posted on Trump's Truth Social account, which contained unsubstantiated claims about voter fraud in the 2020 election.
The post prompted outrage from politicians across the aisle, including senior members of Trump's own Republican Party.
Republican Senator Tim Scott, the sole black Republican senator, denounced the video as "the most racist thing I've seen out of this White House."
The clip appears to have originated from an X post by conservative meme creator Xerias in October and recalls racist caricatures that have historically compared black people to monkeys.
When questioned by reporters, Trump claimed he had not seen the part of the video depicting the Obamas.
Trump also stated that he did not believe he had made a mistake and had no intention of apologizing.
The 47-minute podcast episode, released on Saturday, began with Cohen asking Obama to share his thoughts on the current state of US discourse, which Obama described as having "devolved to a level of cruelty that we haven't seen before."
Cohen referenced White House claims that victims of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) are "domestic terrorists" and noted that Trump had recently shared an image of Obama's face superimposed on an ape's body.
Obama responded by emphasizing that most Americans find such behavior "deeply troubling."
He acknowledged that such actions can be attention-grabbing and serve as a distraction.
However, Obama noted that during his travels across the US, he has met many people who still value "decency, courtesy, kindness."
He contrasted this with the "clown show" that often plays out on social media and television.
Obama expressed concern that some individuals who once adhered to certain standards of decorum and respect for public office now seem to operate without shame.
This shift, he implied, marks a significant loss of dignity and civility in public life.
Notably, Obama did not mention Trump by name during his response.
The wide-ranging interview also covered topics such as Obama's support for peaceful protesters opposing immigration operations, his thoughts on electoral redistricting, and his upcoming presidential library in Chicago, scheduled to open next year.
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Liverpool cruises past Brighton with Salah in top form
Liverpool secured a 3-0 victory over Brighton in the FA Cup’s fourth round at Anfield, thanks to goals scored by Curtis Jones, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Mohamed Salah.
Liverpool secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Brighton at Anfield in the FA Cup's fourth round, thanks to goals from Curtis Jones, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Mohamed Salah.
A detailed account of the match can be found in the Liverpool 3-0 Brighton & Hove Albion match report.
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Crew Successfully Docks at International Space Station
A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, launched atop a Falcon 9 rocket, lifted off from Cape Canaveral with its crew on board.
A spacecraft carrying four astronauts successfully docked at the International Space Station on Friday, following a launch from Earth earlier in the day.
The newly arrived crew is set to embark on an eight-month stint aboard the ISS, taking over from a previous team that departed last month due to health concerns.
The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft that traveled to the ISS was crewed by astronauts from several space agencies, including NASA's Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway from the US, Sophie Adenot from the European Space Agency in France, and Andrey Fedyaev, a cosmonaut from Russia's Roscosmos.
This group of astronauts is designated as Crew-12, marking the 12th crewed mission to the International Space Station operated by SpaceX.
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Rio Police Go Undercover in Carnival Sting to Combat Phone Thefts
Authorities took two individuals into custody following an incident in which a drone captured footage of a woman taking a phone from someone in attendance.
In an effort to combat phone theft, Brazilian law enforcement has been utilizing creative disguises to blend in with Carnival crowds in Rio de Janeiro, allowing them to target suspects without being detected.

According to Brazil's Civil Police, undercover officers wore a variety of masks, including those of Captain America, Batman, and Jason Voorhees, in order to catch a pair of suspects in the act.
A drone spotted a woman stealing a phone from a Carnival attendee, then passing it to her alleged accomplice, leading to the arrest of the two individuals, as reported by the Civil Police.
Rio's Carnival, which takes place over several days, starting on a Friday and ending the following Saturday, draws millions of people to its street parties and parades, but it also tends to see a rise in minor crimes.
The operation in the Santa Teresa neighborhood resulted in the recovery of five stolen phones, which will be returned to their rightful owners, according to the Civil Police.
Footage released by the authorities shows officers, still wearing their disguises, including a Money Heist costume, leading the two suspects away and into a police vehicle.
The two individuals detained in the footage have a combined total of 30 prior criminal records, and the woman allegedly pretended to be pregnant in an attempt to avoid arrest, as stated by the police.
The arrests are part of Operation Tracking, a state-wide initiative aimed at addressing the theft and resale of mobile devices, which has led to the recovery of over 13,000 devices and the return of approximately 4,400 phones.
The use of disguises by Latin American law enforcement is not a new tactic, as officers have previously employed creative costumes to apprehend suspected criminals.
In Peru, police have been known to use elaborate disguises on various occasions, including Valentine's Day, Halloween, and Christmas, as a means of catching suspects off guard.
In a previous operation, officers dressed as Spider-Man discovered suspected cocaine in a trick-or-treat bucket during a raid in November of the previous year.
On Valentine's Day, an officer dressed as a teddy bear apprehended a suspected drug dealer, demonstrating the creative approaches used by law enforcement.
Police have also conducted raids while dressed in a range of costumes, including the Grinch, a capybara, and various Marvel superheroes, showcasing their ability to adapt and use creative tactics to achieve their goals.
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