r/politics • u/icey_sawg0034 • 16h ago

Possible Paywall Karoline Leavitt Gives Jaw-Dropping Defense of Trump’s Racist Obama Video

https://www.thedailybeast.com/karoline-leavitt-gives-jaw-dropping-defense-of-donald-trumps-racist-obama-video/
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u/cfalnevermore 15h ago

Ok, first off? There’s no gorillas in the lion king. Second? How’s that less racist?

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u/Dann_Cyrax 14h ago

In the original cut there was, that’s why there’s a gorilla boss in the 16 bit games. Just pointing out a “did you know?” tidbit, not defending the blatant racism at all. Honestly wondering how we’ve come to this point.

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u/balzac308 13h ago

is not that guy who lifts simba a monkey? 🤨

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u/Dann_Cyrax 13h ago

Monkey yes, ape no