New York: Powerful media magnate Rupert Murdoch apologized on Thursday after suggesting that Barack Obama was not "a real black president," triggering outrage.
In a message posted to his @rupertmurdoch Twitter account late Wednesday, the 84-year-old owner of News Corporation had seemed to question Obama´s racial identity while comparing him unfavorably to Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson, an African-American retired neurosurgeon.
"Ben and Candy Carson terrific. What about a real black President who can properly address the racial divide? And much else," Murdoch tweeted.
Ben and Candy Carson terrific. What about a real black President who can properly address the racial divide? And much else.
— Rupert Murdoch (@rupertmurdoch) October 8, 2015
Apologies! No offence meant. Personally find both men charming.
— Rupert Murdoch (@rupertmurdoch) October 8, 2015
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