Trump says he approved sharing video with racist images of Obamas but claims he didn’t see part ‘that people don’t like’ live
Feb 06, 2026
President refuses to apologize, saying he ‘didn’t make a mistake’; media outlets cited an administration official who said White House aide posted the video in errorTrump shares, later deletes video with racist imagery of ObamasTop Democrats in Congress have condemned Donald Trump for sharing
a racist video of Barack and Michelle Obama that depicts them as apes.Hakeem Jeffries, the House minority leader, called the president a “vile, unhinged and malignant bottom feeder”. He noted that the Obamas were “brilliant, compassionate and patriotic Americans” who “represent the best of this country”. Continue reading... ...read more read less