Trump won’t apologise despite backlash over video depicting Obamas as apes

In February 2026, Donald Trump, then President of the US, faced backlash for posting a video on his social media account that depicted Barack and Michelle Obama as apes. The video, which was later deleted, was part of a larger screen recording concerning alleged voter fraud in the 2020 election. The depiction was widely condemned as racist. Despite the controversy and public outrage, Trump has refused to apologize for sharing the video. The incident occurred amidst ongoing debates about race and political discourse in the United States.