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Trump's Controversial Video Sparks Outrage and Condemnation

2/6/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump posted a 62-second Truth Social video primarily about voting machines that depicted Barack and Michelle Obama as apes.
The video included an edited image of the Obamas on ape bodies and played The Tokens' "The Lion Sleeps Tonight."
California Governor Gavin Newsom condemned the video and urged Republicans to denounce Trump's actions.
A Republican account on X criticized the post, stating, "There’s no bottom."

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump posted a 62-second Truth Social video primarily about voting machines that depicted Barack and Michelle Obama as apes.
The video included an edited image of the Obamas on ape bodies and played The Tokens' "The Lion Sleeps Tonight."
California Governor Gavin Newsom condemned the video and urged Republicans to denounce Trump's actions.
A Republican account on X criticized the post, stating, "There’s no bottom."