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Trump’s video depicting Obamas as apes sparks outrage

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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Yellowtail Star Member

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8 minutes ago, chaila said:

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There were no immigration laws when we got there.

Bday Prang Star Member

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1 minute ago, Yellowtail said:

The left always assumes anyone that can read and write is white.

and that "difficult things" have to be dumbed down to enable them to be included

cdemundo Platinum Member

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On 2/7/2026 at 8:33 AM, impulse said:

The sad thing is that the US would be in even worse shape had the DEI candidate won.

Talk about racist... Announcing that the pool of VP candidates would be limited to 7% of the US population based on gender and skin color, then following through.

Love how you racists use DEI since you can't use the N word.

Especially when referring to elected positions where DEI clearly does not apply.

Hawaiian Platinum Member

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5 minutes ago, Yellowtail said:

There were no immigration laws when we got there.

How do you know? Because Trump told you so?

Yellowtail Star Member

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Just now, Bday Prang said:

and that "difficult things" have to be dumbed down to enable them to be included

How could blacks possibly be able get an ID, find a polling place, and read a ballot? That's why we can't have voter ID, we have to have mail in voting for a month, and we have to have leftists go around and help them fill out the ballots and mail them in....

cdemundo Platinum Member

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5 hours ago, save the frogs said:

Yeah but Obama was president.

And Kamala was a presidential candidate.

3/4 of NBA players are black and they are all multi-millionaires.

5 hours ago, save the frogs said:

3/4 of NBA players are black and they are all multi-millionaires.

Are you gonna claim the NBA players are DEI hires?

Or just run of the mill envy of a talented black person who is infinitely more successful than you?

candide Star Member

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2 hours ago, Slowhand225 said:


Yes, its nice to watch nasty liberals heads explode, people just like you who have to result to insults.

POP

Considering the number of frantic deflections posted by MAGA fans on this thread, it seems it's their heads exploding! 🤣🤣🤣

Yellowtail Star Member

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Considering the number of frantic deflections posted by Trump obsessed leftists on this thread, it seems it's their heads exploding! 🤣🤣🤣

Chomper Higgot Star Member

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1 hour ago, Bday Prang said:

a rather insulting impersonation of an American accent ihopefully its just the White Americans you choose to insult, wouldn't want to be racist now would we?

I haven’t got a clue what you are babbling on about.

Chomper Higgot Star Member

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1 hour ago, Yellowtail said:

That you think something means nothing to me.

The left believing blacks are intellectually inferior, not racist.

Trump retweeting a joke, racist.

The left do not believe blacks are intellectually inferior.

Tfat’s simply another attempted deflection from Trump’s actual racism from someone who has previously declared themselves a racist.

Chomper Higgot Star Member

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21 minutes ago, Yellowtail said:

Considering the number of frantic deflections posted by Trump obsessed leftists on this thread, it seems it's their heads exploding! 🤣🤣🤣

Pure projection by someone trying to deflect t from the actual topic of discussion.

Yellowtail Star Member

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5 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Pure projection by someone trying to deflect t from the actual topic of discussion.

What is the topic?

Oh yeah, the left believing blacks are intellectually inferior is not racist, while Trump re-tweeting a joke is racist.

That has been the left's topic for over ten years.

Bday Prang Star Member

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1 hour ago, cdemundo said:

Are you gonna claim the NBA players are DEI hires?

Or just run of the mill envy of a talented black person who is infinitely more successful than you?

Of course black NBA basketball players are not "DEI hires" they are chosen based on merit alone. I was going to say, that white people pretty much suck at basketball ,but that would clearly be racist ,

So, based purely on merit, ie. playing ability, in round figures, 80% of NBA basketball players are black , compared to just 17% who are white, the remaining 3% being hispanic or oriental. Is this evidence of racism ? , of course not , that would be ridiculous, would anybody care to disagree ?

However, If the figures for black / white players were reversed would that be considered evidence of racism ? Of course it would, DEI quotas would be imposed, and various initiatives encouraged to get more blacks involved, etc. etc. as we have seen regarding airline pilots and police officers for example, Cant imagine anybody disagreeing that this is the case either

SO, if a DEI quota was implemented , ensuring players of both ethnicities were equally represented, which could only actually be achieved by excluding some black players, does anybody think that the overall standard of basketball would be increased ?

Obviously it would be significantly lowered, Anybody care to disagree?

Mavideol Star Member

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17 hours ago, Nick Carter icp said:

Trump just said that it wasn't him

it's never him as he always blames somebody else, he will throw one of his staffers under the bus for that or he will blame Biden, either way is never him

newnative Diamond Member

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As I've said before, just when you think Trump has finally hit rock bottom in his utter nastiness, he manages to plunge even deeper. One of the most despicable persons on earth. His serial lying press secretary isn't much better.

Yellowtail Star Member

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2 minutes ago, Mavideol said:

it's never him as he always blames somebody else, he will throw one of his staffers under the bus for that or he will blame Biden, either way is never him

And the left always blames Trump

Yellowtail Star Member

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1 minute ago, newnative said:

As I've said before, just when you think Trump has finally hit rock bottom in his utter nastiness, he manages to plunge even deeper. One of the most despicable persons on earth. His serial lying press secretary isn't much better.

More solid evidence from the left

stevenl Star Member

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12 minutes ago, Bday Prang said:

Of course black NBA basketball players are not "DEI hires" they are chosen based on merit alone. I was going to say, that white people pretty much suck at basketball ,but that would clearly be racist ,

So, based purely on merit, ie. playing ability, in round figures, 80% of NBA basketball players are black , compared to just 17% who are white, the remaining 3% being hispanic or oriental. Is this evidence of racism ? , of course not , that would be ridiculous, would anybody care to disagree ?

However, If the figures for black / white players were reversed would that be considered evidence of racism ? Of course it would, DEI quotas would be imposed, and various initiatives encouraged to get more blacks involved, etc. etc. as we have seen regarding airline pilots and police officers for example, Cant imagine anybody disagreeing that this is the case either

SO, if a DEI quota was implemented , ensuring players of both ethnicities were equally represented, which could only actually be achieved by excluding some black players, does anybody think that the overall standard of basketball would be increased ?

Obviously it would be significantly lowered, Anybody care to disagree?

I really hope posters have the wits to not react to your ridiculous what if scenario. There really is no need to bother others with your brain farts.

Bday Prang Star Member

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3 hours ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Yes you mischaracterized the left with your border/immigrant fallacy.

It’s something you do a lot of.

The deflection of course is on your part, deflecting from Trump’s overt racism.

what has Trump ever done that was overtly racist ?

XRules Senior Member

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Oh the humanity - How can we possible live like this - Oh My God 😁😁

I remember when Trump was POTUS 2016-2020 and he had all sorts of racist and insulting media attacks thrown at him (and us) - including where his head was cut off and held up for all to see, and another were he was assassinated like Caesar, and multiple Nazi and Hitler portrayals, and so many more atrocious things. Where was the media driven outrage then? I will tell you - the same place it was when Obama detained and deported millions of illegals - NOWHERE. You wokes only get outraged by what the media tell you to get outraged about - the hive mind is at work again - day after day. ROFLOL 😁😁

Suck it up Princesses of the Left. You Wokes set the bar and Trump and us are all playing it down to your level.

Yellowtail Star Member

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2 minutes ago, stevenl said:

I really hope posters have the wits to not react to your ridiculous what if scenario. There really is no need to bother others with your brain farts.

Your same response to virtually everything.

XRules Senior Member

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18 minutes ago, Bday Prang said:

Of course black NBA basketball players are not "DEI hires" they are chosen based on merit alone. I was going to say, that white people pretty much suck at basketball ,but that would clearly be racist ,

So, based purely on merit, ie. playing ability, in round figures, 80% of NBA basketball players are black , compared to just 17% who are white, the remaining 3% being hispanic or oriental. Is this evidence of racism ? , of course not , that would be ridiculous, would anybody care to disagree ?

However, If the figures for black / white players were reversed would that be considered evidence of racism ? Of course it would, DEI quotas would be imposed, and various initiatives encouraged to get more blacks involved, etc. etc. as we have seen regarding airline pilots and police officers for example, Cant imagine anybody disagreeing that this is the case either

SO, if a DEI quota was implemented , ensuring players of both ethnicities were equally represented, which could only actually be achieved by excluding some black players, does anybody think that the overall standard of basketball would be increased ?

Obviously it would be significantly lowered, Anybody care to disagree?

They will disagree mate and say you are wrong - but they wont provide any proof or fact, because there is none. They will either say some rubbish, or they will insult you and run away.

Chomper Higgot Star Member

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28 minutes ago, Yellowtail said:

What is the topic?

Oh yeah, the left believing blacks are intellectually inferior is not racist, while Trump re-tweeting a joke is racist.

That has been the left's topic for over ten years.

What was it you were saying earlier about literacy ?

Trump’s video depicting Obamas as apes sparks outrage”

AnnaBanana Advanced Member

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A well-produced and very funny video that pricks the overinflated egos of those arrogant popinjays.

Trump included, although he's probably too dense to realize it.

It's a shame that so many Americans have lost the ability to laugh.

Most certainly no longer the country I grew up in.

Bday Prang Star Member

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1 hour ago, cdemundo said:

Love how you racists use DEI since you can't use the N word.

Is there another word that you would prefer to be use?

It doesn't matter what word is used to refer to them , people still see the same image in their heads as they ever did, before this ridiculous "n" word ban started.

and every body without exception, on seeing the term "N" word automatically formulates the full word in their head too lol those who claim not to are liars

Bday Prang Star Member

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1 minute ago, AnnaBanana said:

It's a shame that so many Americans have lost the ability to laugh.

Its a left wing "thing" they have no traditional sense of humour whatsoever, would you expect anything different from a bunch of self-harmers? Its not unique to Americans either

never forget , for every person smiling or laughing , there is a victim needing your support

Yellowtail Star Member

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7 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

What was it you were saying earlier about literacy ?

Trump’s video depicting Obamas as apes sparks outrage”

That's what I said:

Oh yeah, the left believing blacks are intellectually inferior is not racist, while Trump re-tweeting a joke is racist.

That has been the left's topic for over ten years.

Reading is FUNdamental!

AnnaBanana Advanced Member

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2 minutes ago, Bday Prang said:

Its a left wing "thing" they have no traditional sense of humour whatsoever, would you expect anything different from a bunch of self-harmers? Its not unique to Americans

For a long time I've noticed that extremists on both "wings" are humorless.

I'll stay somewhere in the middle and laugh my ass off at all of them.

FolkGuitar Platinum Member

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4 hours ago, Slowhand225 said:


Yes, its nice to watch nasty liberals heads explode, people just like you who have to result to insults.

POP

There was no insult here. Just a psychology definition. Your behavior fits that definition.

That you interpret it as an insult shows us your inability to look at your own behavior rationally.

We understand. We see that in all the MAGAs all the time.

Get some help. It's not normal to get one's pleasure from other people's pain.

Bday Prang Star Member

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14 minutes ago, Yellowtail said:

Your same response to virtually everything.

💥"he's got nothing" 💥 lol thats why he's on my ignore list,

oh dear ,I think i confused him with another member, Never mind my comment stands, and my ignore list increases by one, unlike the average IQ of those on it, which has dipped suddenly, yet again

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