(ANSA) - Rome, October 8 - The founder of the global News
Corp. media empire, Rupert Murdoch, issued an apology Thursday
after he faced social media backlash following his suggestion
that President Barack Obama isn't a "real black President."
Murdoch was praising Republican presidential candidate Ben
Carson and his wife on Twitter on Wednesday when he wrote:
"Ben and Candy Carson terrific. What about a real black
President who can properly address the racial divide?"
He also recommended a New York magazine article asking
whether Obama has done enough for the African-American
community.
Murdoch, who founded Fox News Channel, apologized Thursday
and tweeted that he "personally find(s) both men charming."
Murdoch apologises for 'real black president' tweet
Says finds Obama, Carson 'both charming'