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Trump’s video depicting Obamas as apes sparks outrage

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Trump Faces Backlash Over Racist Video Post

US President Donald Trump has stirred controversy by sharing a social media video containing a racist clip of Barack and Michelle Obama. The footage portrayed them as apes and was featured at the end of a video discussing alleged voter fraud in the 2020 election.

This action prompted Republican Senator Tim Scott, who is black, to urge Trump's removal of the post, deeming it "the most racist thing I've seen out of this White House." Initially, the White House defended the video as an internet meme and dismissed criticism as "fake outrage." However, growing pressure from Republican senators led to the clip’s removal from Trump's Truth Social account. A White House representative claimed a staffer had "erroneously" posted it.

The clip also depicted other Democrats as animals, including Joe Biden as an ape. The Obamas have yet to comment, but the video’s distribution sparked fierce criticism, both publicly and within Trump’s party.

Senator Scott expressed his hope that the post was fake, reinforcing the racism he perceived. Meanwhile, Republican Mike Lawler condemned the post as "incredibly offensive" and called for its immediate removal.

Utah Senator John Curtis further criticized it as "blatantly racist." Reports indicated concerns about account access and post approval processes after Florida representative Byron Donalds contacted the White House, learning a staffer "let the president down."

The White House Press Secretary defended the post, urging a focus on more pressing issues. Nonetheless, Derrick Johnson from the NAACP called it "disgusting," suggesting a distraction from other controversies like the Epstein case.

Criticism extended beyond politicians. Ben Rhodes, a former Obama adviser, remarked on Trump's tarnished reputation compared to the Obamas’ legacy. Several lawmakers, including Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and California Governor Gavin Newsom, harshly criticized Trump's behavior.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries described Trump as "vile," demanding Republicans denounce Trump’s actions. The debunked election claims in the video, part of a minute-long post, further fueled discontent. Trump's history of unfounded attacks on Obama, including false birther claims, added context to the uproar.

The incident underscores persistent tensions surrounding Trump’s rhetoric and highlights ongoing debates over race, leadership, and accountability in the political arena.

Key Takeaways

  • Trump’s video sparked bipartisan outrage for racism.

  • The White House claimed a staffer made an error.

  • Calls for denouncement and accountability intensified.

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Adapted by ASEAN Now from Source 2026-02.06

 

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    MisterTee Silver Member

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    4 hours ago, Yellowtail said:

    Why would the Biden DOJ not have investigated them?

    Biden did what he was told.

    He was as much of a tool as Trump is.

    The young shiksas were used as bait to compromise rich and powerful people.

    Epstein and Maxwell were operatives of a foreign intelligence agency.

    The truth of the matter is coming out slowly.

    Yellowtail Star Member

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    1 hour ago, MisterTee said:

    Biden did what he was told.

    He was as much of a tool as Trump is.

    The young shiksas were used as bait to compromise rich and powerful people.

    Epstein and Maxwell were operatives of a foreign intelligence agency.

    The truth of the matter is coming out slowly.

    And what is the truth, the Jews again?

    Smokey and the Bandit Gold Member

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    On 2/10/2026 at 9:13 AM, LosLobo said:


    You hold a belief that the Jane Doe allegations against your messiah were investigated and deemed unfounded, yet you cannot produce a single document saying so.

    When belief is asserted without evidence or reasoning and defended against all contrary facts — then you know you're in a cult.

    I produced the documents: The January 2026 DOJ dump and the Master Index. Your argument relies on the DOJ 'ruling' on every piece of evidence they hold, which isn't how investigations work. The 'cult' here is the one refusing to look at the filing cabinet I just opened for you.

    LosLobo Platinum Member

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    2 hours ago, Smokey and the Bandit said:

    I produced the documents: The January 2026 DOJ dump and the Master Index. Your argument relies on the DOJ 'ruling' on every piece of evidence they hold, which isn't how investigations work. The 'cult' here is the one refusing to look at the filing cabinet I just opened for you.


    If your only evidence is a ‘dump’, that tells us exactly what your argument is full of.

    Smokey and the Bandit Gold Member

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    3 minutes ago, LosLobo said:


    If your only evidence is a ‘dump’, that tells us exactly what your argument is full of.

    Ah, the 'I have no rebuttal so I’ll make a joke about the word dump' defense.

    Bold strategy. I’m citing the National Archives; you’re citing the back of a cereal box. Let me know when you’ve finished Googling what an Administrative Record is, and we can try again.coffee1

    MIke B Bad Silver Member

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    The saddest aspect to all this is the stochastic racism and the impact it might/will have on black school kids at a particularly vulnreable age.

    For those defending this, try to empathise just for one moment with those kids and how they might/will feel and what bullying they may face.

    Obviously, for the hurty words crowd, it might be an impossibility....but give it a go.

    Eric Loh Star Member

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    1 minute ago, MIke B Bad said:

    The saddest aspect to all this is the stochastic racism and the impact it might/will have on black school kids at a particularly vulnreable age.

    For those defending this, try to empathise just for one moment with those kids and how they might/will feel and what bullying they may face.

    Obviously, for the hurty words crowd, it might be an impossibility....but give it a go.

    Total agreement. When the President post overt racist trope and refused to apologize, he normalised this abhorrent behavior to kids and even to some of his adult followers.

    DaddyWarbucks Silver Member

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    20 minutes ago, LosLobo said:


    If your only evidence is a ‘dump’, that tells us exactly what your argument is full of.

    Brilliant riposte.

    You should be ghostwriting for somebody.

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