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A Ugandan children's comedy group was elated on Monday as they woke up to an endorsement from President Donald Trump’s son.
Donald Trump Jr over the weekend reposted the video of the Ugandan Kids group which goes by the TikTok name Blud Ug.
In the viral skit, the children reenacted the July 2024 assassination attempt on the US president.
The video was first posted days after the shooting incident and was viewed 5 million times.
It also caught the attention of international media and even featured on Sky News Australia's morning show.
Donald Trump Jr yesterday reported the video on his X account with the caption “This is amazing”
Kids group react
Blud Ug reacted to the endorsement this morning, writing, “This is deep! Sincere thanks to Donald Trump Jr.”
“We didn’t see this coming.” the kids wrote.
The kids' group was also showered with congratulatory messages from their fans.
Uganda has gained a reputation for producing talented children and performing groups.
Some of the highly acclaimed groups include the Ghetto Kids, Wakiso Dance Kids, and Masaka Dance Kids Africana.