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Trump Celebrates Black History Month Amid Controversy

2/22/2026

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Trump Celebrates Diversity

U.S. President Donald Trump celebrated Black History Month at the White House and highlighted African American achievements.
He attributed a post about the Obamas to a staff error and rejected racism accusations.
Trump cited ties with Black figures Mike Tyson and Jesse Jackson to counter racism.
Civil rights advocates warned that his policies could undermine decades of progress in diversity and inclusion.

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Trump Amplifies Controversy

U.S. President Donald Trump reposted a message from far-right activist Laura Loomer labeling Michelle Obama as a racist.
Trump also targeted former adviser Susan Rice, demanding Netflix fire her.
Loomer urged Trump to block a Warner Bros.-Netflix merger, warning it would boost the Obamas' influence, after Trump shared an AI video of the Obamas as apes.
Loomer has faced accusations of racism for remarks about Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett.

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Trump Celebrates Diversity

U.S. President Donald Trump celebrated Black History Month at the White House and highlighted African American achievements.
He attributed a post about the Obamas to a staff error and rejected racism accusations.
Trump cited ties with Black figures Mike Tyson and Jesse Jackson to counter racism.
Civil rights advocates warned that his policies could undermine decades of progress in diversity and inclusion.

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