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Republicans rarely criticize Trump in his second term. A racist post briefly changed that

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 7 min read 100% complete by By  MATT BROWNFebruary 7, 2026 at 08:53 PM
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A racist social media post on President Donald Trump's account, depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as primates, sparked widespread criticism from both Republicans and Democrats. The post was eventually taken down after initially being defended by the White House. Despite the backlash, President Trump stated he would not apologize for the post, asserting he made no mistake. Several Republican figures, including Senators Tim Scott, Roger Wicker, Katie Britt, and Representative Mike Lawler, were mentioned in connection to the event, though their specific reactions were not detailed. The incident occurred on February 6, 2026, as Trump was traveling to Florida.

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Washington ×330% New York 30% Katie Britt 40% Mike Lawler 40% Roger Wicker 40% White House 40% Florida 40% Tim Scott 50% Republican Party ×360% Michelle Obama ×270% Barack Obama ×370% Donald Trump ×690%

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Florida

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