Trump says he approved sharing video with racist images of Obamas but claims he didn’t see part ‘that people don’t like’ – live

February 7, 2026

President contradicts earlier reported comments by White House officials that the video was posted by aide without Trump’s knowledge

Trump shares, later deletes video with racist imagery of Obamas

Top Democrats in Congress have condemned Donald Trump for sharing a racist video of Barack and Michelle Obama that depicts them as apes.

Hakeem Jeffries, the House minority leader, called the president a “vile, unhinged and malignant bottom feeder”. He noted that the Obamas were “brilliant, compassionate and patriotic Americans” who “represent the best of this country”.

Source: www.theguardian.com

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