Politics · 8 February 2026
Trump Shifts Responsibility to Aide Amid Fallout From Racist Obama Video
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Donald Trump came under heavy criticism after a racially offensive clip appeared on his Truth Social page portraying former president Barack Obama and Michelle Obama as apes. The post was later removed, with the White House saying it had been uploaded by an aide. Trump declined to issue an apology, insisting he was unaware of the offensive content. Lawmakers from across party lines denounced the video, triggering unusual bipartisan anger and renewed debate over responsibility and conduct in leadership.
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