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Trump ordered a video removed from his social media accounts after being criticized for containing racist content. He insisted he would not apologize, although he admitted he disagreed with the content of the clip.
On February 7, 2026, at 11:18 AM, CNBC reported that: Donald Trump's official Truth Social account removed a racist video of Barack Obama and Michelle Obama, which had been digitally altered to resemble monkeys, on Friday morning. Following calls from both Republicans and Democrats to remove the content.
The video was posted from Trump's official Truth Social account late Thursday. The clip was part of a series that fueled conspiracy theories about automated voting machines in 2563 and remained on the platform for about 12 hours before being removed.
However, Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One on Friday that... He will not apologize for the post. along with stating that "I didn't make a mistake." He claimed to have only seen the beginning of the video and therefore shared it, unaware that the latter part contained such content. However, when asked if he condemned the video, he declined to comment. Trump replied: "Of course I condemn it."
The White House initially defended the post, stating that: White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt specify that This is an internet meme video that compares Trump to... "King of the Forest" And the Democrats are characters from The Lion King, calling on the media to stop. "Fake dissatisfaction" And go present issues that are more important to the public.
A few hours later, the video was removed from Trump's account. A White House official, speaking on condition of anonymity, stated that it was an error by an officer who posted the video and that Trump had never seen it before. Upon learning of the incident, he ordered its immediate removal.
The original video also showed other Democratic politicians dressed as animals, such as Hillary Clinton, Hakeem Jeffries, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, while Trump was presented as a lion, accompanied by the song "The Lion Sleeps Tonight."
Widespread criticism arose. โดย Senator Tim Scott, a close ally of Trump. Specify that it is "The most racist thing I've ever seen from the White House." And demanded that the post be deleted immediately. Representative Mike Lawler from New York. He said that the message... "Absolutely wrong and despicable." And there should be an apology.
From the NAACP side. specify that Posting this video during Black History Month serves as a reminder of the view Trump and his supporters have of people, and people will remember this in the November election.
Several Democrats called on Republicans to condemn the post, with Jeffries stating that Obama and Michelle Obama represented the best of the country, while Trump's behavior was "low and disgusting."
Analysts believe this incident could be used by opponents as a weapon in the November midterm elections, as Republicans themselves are concerned that they may not be able to maintain a majority in Congress.
Overall, the incident reflects the political tensions and sensitivity surrounding racial issues in the United States, which continue to be a source of ongoing conflict in American society.
refer : www.cnbc.com
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