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Racist Text Messages Spark Outrage in the US
Mass racist text messages sent in the US spark outrage and investigations, with Trump's camp denying involvement and the FBI launching an inquiry.
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PoliticsHuman Rights ViolationsUs PoliticsGermany InvestigationSocial IssuesRacismHate Crime
NaacpFbiDepartment Of Justice
Donald TrumpDerrick JohnsonKamala Harris
- What is the FBI's role in this matter?
- The FBI is investigating the text messages, working with the Department of Justice and other federal agencies.
- How did the NAACP respond to the incident?
- The NAACP president criticized Trump, stating the messages reflect the consequences of electing a president who has tolerated and fueled hate speech.
- What was the content of the racist text messages?
- The messages, received by Black teenagers, students, and adults, included references to slavery and alluded to President Trump, prompting outrage and investigations.
- Who denied involvement in the mass racist text messages?
- Following reports of mass racist text messages in the US, the camp of newly elected President Donald Trump denied any involvement.
- What was the US government's official stance on the racist messages?
- The US government condemned the racist messages, emphasizing that racism has no place in the country.