Trump sparks outrage after posting racist video depicting the Obamas as monkeys

Donald Trump ignited backlash after sharing a racist video on Truth Social that depicts former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama as monkeys, capping a late-night posting spree by the president. The video was swiftly condemned, with California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s press office calling it “disgusting behavior” and urging Republicans to denounce it. The post follows Trump’s past use of manipulated videos targeting Obama and came alongside a flurry of attacks on Democrats, media outlets, and public officials, underscoring how Trump continues to lean into inflammatory and racially charged content while in office.

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