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2026-02-14 23:40:08

Obama Decries Racist Video, Loss of Political Shame

Former President Obama responded to a video shared on Trump's Truth Social account depicting him and Michelle Obama as apes. Obama said most Americans find such behavior troubling and that MAGA lacks a sense of shame. Trump refused to apologize. read more

2026-02-14 05:50:08

Trump Lashes Out at GOP Critics of Racist Video

Trump privately criticized Republican Senators Tim Scott and Katie Britt for publicly condemning a racist video depicting the Obamas as apes. Trump refused to apologize, defended the post, and stated no staffer was fired over the incident. read more

2026-02-13 14:20:10

Trump Defends Staffer Over Racist Obama Video

Trump admitted the staffer blamed for posting a racist Obama video on his Truth Social account has not been fired or disciplined. He downplayed the clip, which depicted the Obamas as apes, and has not apologized. read more

2026-02-13 03:10:13

Trump Defends Racist Video, Refuses Staff Discipline

President Trump dismissed backlash over a racist video depicting the Obamas as apes, posted to his account. He claimed no staffer was disciplined, defended it as a "Lion King" reference, and refused to apologize despite bipartisan criticism. read more

2026-02-12 23:30:04

Trump Defends Obama Monkey Video Amid Backlash

Trump defended posting a video with a clip depicting the Obamas as monkeys, calling it old and praising the longer voter fraud segment. The post sparked bipartisan condemnation as racist before being deleted by the White House. read more

2026-02-11 18:20:04

Trump Posts Black Celebrity Videos After Racist Clip

After sharing a video depicting the Obamas as apes, Trump reposted videos featuring himself with prominent Black figures like Will Smith and Diddy. He refused to apologize, lamenting, "How quickly people forget," amid bipartisan criticism of the racist imagery. read more

2026-02-08 19:40:09

Lawler Breaks With Trump Over Racist Post, Funding Demand

Rep. Mike Lawler urged Trump to apologize for a racist video depicting the Obamas as apes. He also addressed Trump's threat to withhold Gateway Tunnel funding unless landmarks are renamed, suggesting Democrats should compromise to resolve the impasse. read more

2026-02-07 18:30:04

Maher Slams Trump Over Racist Obama Video

Bill Maher criticized Trump's "lame" defense for sharing a racist video depicting the Obamas as apes. Trump refused to apologize, claiming he only watched part. The video was later deleted amid bipartisan condemnation. read more

2026-02-07 18:10:05

Trump Blames Staff for Racist Obama Video Post

Donald Trump claimed he ordered the posting of a racist video depicting the Obamas as apes but blamed a staffer for the error. Internal speculation centers on whether Trump or aide Natalie Harp is ultimately responsible for the offensive content. read more

2026-02-07 09:00:42

Trumps Racist Obama Post Sparks Outrage

Trump shared a video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes, sparking widespread condemnation as racist. He refused to apologize, blaming a staffer. The White House later removed the post, calling initial outrage "fake." read more

2026-02-07 04:30:46

Trump Defends Racist Video, Calls Himself Least Racist

Trump refused to apologize for sharing a racist video depicting the Obamas as apes, claiming he is the "least racist" president. He blamed staff for the post, which was deleted after bipartisan backlash and condemnation. read more

2026-02-07 00:10:05

Trumps Racist Post Sparks 25th Amendment Whispers

A racist video posted by Donald Trump depicting the Obamas as apes was deleted after backlash. It broke through shock fatigue, raising serious questions about his mental acuity and fitness for office, with some mentioning the 25th amendment. read more

2026-02-06 17:10:08

GOP Senator Slams Trumps Racist Obama Video

A Republican senator condemned a video posted by President Trump depicting the Obamas as apes as "the most racist thing" from the White House. The post was later deleted, with officials claiming a staffer erred. read more

2026-02-06 14:40:15

Trump Shares Video Depicting Obamas as Apes

Trump shared a video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes on Truth Social, sparking outrage. The White House dismissed criticism as "fake outrage," linking it to a meme. The racist imagery appeared alongside debunked voter fraud claims. read more

2026-02-06 12:10:09

Trump Shares Racist Obama Monkey Video

Donald Trump posted a racist video on Truth Social depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as monkeys. The clip, part of a false election conspiracy, drew condemnation from Democrats who denounced it as overt racism and demanded Republican denouncements. read more

2026-02-04 13:10:08

Trumps Election Power Grab Alarms Experts

Trump faces backlash for urging Republicans to "nationalize elections" in "crooked" states, claiming fraud. Democrats call it illegal; some Republicans express doubts. Constitutional barriers make federal control unlikely without congressional action. read more

2026-02-04 12:40:05

Trump Urges GOP to Nationalize Elections

Trump suggests Republicans "nationalize" elections in 15 states to prevent alleged noncitizen voting, raising rigging concerns. He also signed a bill ending a shutdown. Democrats demand DHS reforms. read more

2024-10-23 16:10:04

Report Claims Trump Refused Vanessa Guillén Funeral Costs Coverage

A lethal army private's memorial in Houston stirred controversy as a report claimed Trump refused to pay Vanessa Guillén's funeral costs, making derogatory remarks. Vanessa's sister defended Trump but condemned the Atlantic's story. én read more

2024-08-29 12:10:07

Outrage over Trump's Arlington Cemetery video sparks controversy and criticism

Donald Trump faces backlash for sharing a campaign video from his visit to Arlington National Cemetery where he posed inappropriately near soldiers' graves. His campaign staffers were accused of mistreating a cemetery official during the visit. read more