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Cruz Disputes Calling Newsom ‘Illiterate’
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— Feb 18, 2026
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) slammed California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) after the governor claimed Cruz called him “illiterate.” Cruz did not clown around in his rebuttal. He posted a clown emoji on social media after the…
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Target pulls Blackface-evoking costume amid backlash
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— Aug 24, 2026
Target pulled the Kids’ Glows Under Blacklight Circus Clown Halloween Costume Bodysuit after social media criticism that it resembled racist blackface and minstrel imagery, with the company apologizing and calling removing the costume an important first step. The episode feeds into broader backlash around Target’s DEI-related controversies and ongoing consumer boycotts.
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