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A White House post intended to spotlight alleged voter fraud backfired spectacularly when it included a clip showing former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama as apes. The video sparked bipartisan outrage and was swiftly deleted. President Trump defended the mishap but refused to apologize amid calls from Republicans like Sen. Tim Scott.
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On February 6, 2026, President Donald Trump shared a video on Truth Social showing former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama with their faces on ape bodies, drawing widespread criticism for invoking a dehumanizing racist trope. The White House initially defended the post before deleting it after 12 hours, blaming a staffer. Senator Tim Scott, a Black Republican, called it the most racist content from the administration.