Trump Account Posts HORRIFYING Obama Video

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A White House social media post depicting America’s first Black president and first lady as jungle primates sparked rare bipartisan fury, exposing troubling questions about who controls the commander-in-chief’s official accounts and whether staff accountability exists in this administration.

Story Snapshot

President Trump’s Truth Social account reposted a video showing Barack and Michelle Obama superimposed as gorillas, deleted after massive backlash from Republicans and Democrats alike
White House blamed unnamed staffer, called criticism “fake outrage,” refused to apologize or identify who posted the offensive content
Republican Senator Tim Scott, Trump’s only Black GOP Senate ally, called it “the most racist thing I’ve seen out of this White House”
Post appeared during Black History Month amid unsubstantiated election fraud claims, raising accountability concerns over presidential social media management

Staffer Blamed as White House Deflects Responsibility

The White House deleted a controversial Truth Social post from President Trump’s account on Friday, February 6, 2026, after the 62-second video depicted former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama as jungle primates. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt attributed the post to an unnamed staffer error, dismissing widespread condemnation as “fake outrage” over an “internet meme.” The administration provided no details about account vetting procedures, refused to identify the responsible staffer, and offered no apology despite bipartisan demands. This lack of transparency raises serious questions about oversight protocols for official presidential communications.

Bipartisan Condemnation Reveals Rare Unity

Senator Tim Scott, South Carolina’s only Black Republican senator and former Trump vice presidential contender, condemned the post as “the most racist thing I’ve seen out of this White House,” demanding its removal. Republican Senators Roger Wicker of Mississippi and Pete Ricketts of Nebraska joined Democrats in calling the video “totally unacceptable,” with Wicker explicitly demanding an apology. Even Black Trump supporter Pastor Mark Burns urged the president to fire the responsible staffer and publicly condemn the post. Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette Clarke rejected the White House’s excuse, citing a “toxic and racist climate.” This unified response demonstrates how deeply the imagery crossed fundamental decency lines.

Historical Context Amplifies Offense

The video’s AI-generated imagery invoked a centuries-old racist trope depicting Black Americans as apes, a dehumanizing tactic with deep roots in justifying slavery and discrimination. Unlike previous White House meme reposts showing multiple Democratic figures as various animals, this excerpt isolated only the Obamas in primate form, amplifying the racial targeting. The timing during Black History Month’s first week compounded the offense, occurring just days after Trump issued a proclamation praising Black American contributions. The incident recalls Trump’s history of Obama-focused attacks, including the birther conspiracy theory questioning the former president’s citizenship and crude remarks about predominantly Black nations.

Questions Mount Over Account Management

The administration’s staffer-blame defense contradicts established patterns where Trump often personally signs his Truth Social posts, leaving this unsigned post’s authorship unclear. The White House refused to answer inquiries about account access protocols, vetting procedures for content before posting, or whether any disciplinary action would follow. This opacity becomes more concerning given the post appeared amid a Thursday night flurry of unsubstantiated 2020 election fraud claims, all thoroughly debunked by courts and Trump’s own first-term Attorney General. The lack of basic accountability standards for official presidential communications represents a fundamental governance failure that transcends partisan politics.

Political Fallout and Conservative Concerns

This episode damages Trump among the Black voters and moderates his administration needs for broader support, particularly with Senator Scott chairing the Republican campaign arm ahead of midterm elections. The rare Republican criticism signals vulnerability on racial issues that Democrats will certainly exploit. More troubling for conservatives who value personal responsibility and accountability is the administration’s refusal to identify consequences for the staffer or implement safeguards against future incidents. Dismissing legitimate concerns as “fake outrage” while hiding behind anonymous staff undermines the principle that leaders must answer for their team’s actions, a core tenet of executive responsibility that transcends any single controversy or political affiliation.