'Roseanne': ABC Cancels Show Following Star's Racist Tweet About Obama Adviser | THR News

The transcript discusses a controversy involving a deleted tweet by White House adviser Valerie Jarrett, which was deemed racist by many. The tweet, posted by an ABC sitcom actress, linked Jarrett to the Muslim Brotherhood and made a derogatory comparison to the movie 'Planet of the Apes.' After public backlash, the actress, a supporter of Donald Trump, apologized, stating her tweet was a bad joke. She issued a formal apology to Jarrett and Americans, acknowledging her mistake and announcing her departure from Twitter.

What was the nature of the tweet made by Valerie Jarrett that was later deleted?

How did the ABC sitcom actress connect Valerie Jarrett to the Muslim Brotherhood?

What was Valerie Jarrett's response to the accusations made in the tweet?

What apology did Barr issue following the backlash from her tweet?

What did Barr say about her joke regarding Valerie Jarrett?