Trump Posts Racist Video Depicting Obamas as Apes on Truth Social, Refuses to Apologize

President Trump posted a video on Truth Social depicting former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama as apes, using a centuries-old racist trope against the first Black president and first lady during Black History Month. The video sparked widespread condemnation across the political spectrum, including from Republicans. After the post was deleted, Trump refused to apologize when questioned aboard Air Force One, stating "No, I didn't make a mistake." The White House later claimed the video was posted in error. The incident led to Rep. Al Green being escorted from the House chamber during Trump's State of the Union address on February 25 for holding a protest sign reading "Black people aren't apes!"

"No, I didn't make a mistake." — Trump's response when questioned by reporters aboard Air Force One about whether posting the racist video was a mistake