Trump-ally Tim Scott calls Trump’s repost of Obamas “the most racist thing” out of White House

Warning: This video comprises offensive photos. President Trump posted a clip depicting former President Barack Obama and first girl Michelle Obama as apes on Thursday. Republicans denounced the repost and it has since been taken down. CBS News’ Weijia Jiang studies. President and CEO of the NAACP, Derrick Johnson, and Republican strategist Melik Abdul be a part of "The Takeout" to debate.

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