Obama's Response to Disturbing Video Targeting Him and Michelle

A video posted on former President Donald Trump's Truth Social account depicting the Obamas as primates has sparked widespread condemnation. The video, which included false claims about the 2020 election, was removed after backlash from both political parties.

Video Details and Initial Reactions

Shared on February 5, the one-minute video mainly focused on election fraud allegations and ended with an AI-generated clip of the Obamas depicted alongside dancing primates. The White House initially dismissed criticism, calling it an internet meme.

White House Response Changes

As criticism mounted, a White House official said the post was removed due to an upload error by a staffer who remains unidentified. Trump claimed he hadn't reviewed the full video before sharing it and did not apologize for the content.

Condemnation Across Parties

The video received condemnation from civil rights groups and members of Trump's own party. Republican Senator Tim Scott called it "the most racist thing" seen from this White House, and NAACP president Derrick Johnson labeled it "blatantly racist."

Barack Obama addressed the incident in an interview, highlighting a decline in political decorum. He remarked that the majority of Americans find such behavior troubling.

This incident has reignited discussions about Trump's use of social media to distribute provocative content and its implications. Despite his defense of the video's election-related elements, Trump acknowledged some images were offensive.