Trump shares video with racist imagery of Barack and Michelle Obama in late-night posting spree

The Guardian - World NewsEN 3 min read 100% complete by Richard LuscombeFebruary 6, 2026 at 03:29 PM

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Donald Trump shared a video on his Truth Social account early Friday morning that depicts Barack and Michelle Obama as apes. The video, reposted from Patriot News Outlet, amplifies Trump's false claims about the 2020 election results. The clip shows the Obamas' faces superimposed on primates in a jungle setting. The post quickly drew criticism from Democrats and Republicans alike, who condemned the imagery as racist. Several political figures and groups, including Gavin Newsom's press office and Republicans Against Trump, denounced the post on social media, highlighting the video's offensive nature.

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Adam Parkhomenko 30% Gavin Newsom 40% Patriot News Outlet 40% Ben Rhodes 40% Joe Biden 50% Republicans Against Trump ×250% Truth Social ×250% Republican ×260% Democratic ×360% Michelle Obama ×370% Barack Obama ×370% Donald Trump ×790%

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racist imagery 80% racism 80% trump 70% obama 60% truth social 50% election 50% late-night posting spree 40%

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