Rep. Yvette Clarke reacts to Trump account post with racist depiction of Obamas
February 6, 2026
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6:52Now PlayingRep. Yvette Clarke reacts to Trump account post with racist depiction of Obamas
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as posted by the channelPresident Donald Trump's post was condemned by lawmakers on Capitol Hill, some of whom had called for it to be taken down and for the president to apologize.
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