Trump Posts Racist Obama Video, Sparks Outrage and GOP Backlash
President Donald Trump has once again ignited a firestorm on social media with a post widely condemned as racist, depicting former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama with their faces superimposed onto the bodies of apes. The video appeared briefly on Trump’s Truth Social account late Thursday night and was removed nearly twelve hours later after intense backlash, including criticism from members of his own party.
The video wasn’t just offensive—it also promoted false claims of voter fraud before the clip cut to the offensive imagery at the end. Initially, the White House defended the post, labeling the outrage as “fake,” before eventually claiming it was “erroneously” shared by a staffer. Trump himself later said he had only reviewed the first section of the video and left the staffer responsible for posting it without reviewing the final segment. He refused to apologize, insisting he wasn’t at fault.
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This episode is part of a much longer pattern. Over the past decade, Trump has repeatedly shared or reposted content that many view as racist or inflammatory. From questioning the loyalty and intelligence of political opponents, to sharing doctored images with antisemitic or xenophobic undertones, Trump’s social media presence has often sparked bipartisan concern. Past incidents have included targeting prominent Democrats of color, spreading anti-immigrant rhetoric and amplifying divisive content without proper review.
The implications of this latest post are significant. It raises questions about the lack of safeguards in the White House social media process and about how political leaders handle accountability. The fact that even prominent Republicans, including Senator Tim Scott, publicly condemned the post highlights how deeply controversial and damaging it is. Beyond domestic politics, such content fuels international scrutiny, affecting America’s image and its discourse on race and leadership.
As this story develops, it will be important to watch how both political figures and social media platforms respond. Safeguards, accountability and transparency remain central to preventing similar incidents in the future. Stay tuned for continuous updates, analysis and reactions as this story unfolds and keep following closely to understand the broader impact of political communications in the digital age.
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