President Trump Addresses Controversial Video Featuring Obamas as Apes
President Trump addressed a controversial video on his social media account that depicted former President Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama as apes. He stated that he condemns the racist portion of the video but refused to apologize for its posting. The video focused on voter fraud claims related to the 2020 election and featured various prominent Democrats depicted as animals. The Obamas were shown with their heads superimposed on ape bodies. Initially defended as an "internet meme," the video faced backlash from both Republican and Democratic lawmakers, with calls for its removal. Trump confirmed speaking with Sen. Tim Scott, who criticized the video as racist. The White House later attributed the post to an erroneous staff action. The video was eventually taken down following widespread condemnation.