Republicans condemn racist Trump video post depicting Obamas as apes

Al JazeeraEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffFebruary 6, 2026 at 07:58 PM

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In February 2026, US President Donald Trump sparked controversy by reposting a video on Truth Social depicting former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama as apes. The post drew immediate bipartisan condemnation, with Republicans like Senator Tim Scott and Representative Mike Lawler calling for its removal, deeming it racist and offensive. Democrats, including Representative Hakeem Jeffries, criticized Trump's history of insensitive remarks and questioned Republican support. The video was eventually removed from Trump's account. The White House initially defended the post as an "internet meme" before later claiming it was shared "erroneously" by a staffer.

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