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Trump's Controversial Obama Video Sparks Outrage and Condemnation

2/8/2026

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Trump's Controversial Video

U.S. President Donald Trump shared a Truth Social video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes, which remained online nearly 12 hours before deletion.
Trump said he made "no mistake" and that the error was due to a staff member.
The White House initially defended the post and later retracted its support.
Vice President Kamala Harris condemned the White House's response as a cover-up.

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Obama's Supportive Address

Barack Obama and Michelle Obama addressed U.S. athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics amid controversy over a racist video by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Trump refused to apologize.
He said he had not seen the entire clip and that the post, which depicted the Obamas as apes, was made by a staffer.
Kamala Harris criticized Trump's comments as a cover-up.
The Obamas focused on supporting Team USA, with Barack expressing pride and Michelle wishing athletes luck.

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Trump's Controversial Video

U.S. President Donald Trump shared a Truth Social video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes, which remained online nearly 12 hours before deletion.
Trump said he made "no mistake" and that the error was due to a staff member.
The White House initially defended the post and later retracted its support.
Vice President Kamala Harris condemned the White House's response as a cover-up.

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