Donald Trump Slammed Over Video Of Obamas Depicted As Apes

The US President faced strong backlash after a video showing Barack and Michelle Obama as apes was shared on his social media platform and later deleted.

What Is the Controversy?

US President Donald Trump is facing widespread criticism after a video shared on his social media account showed former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama depicted as apes.

The video was posted briefly and later removed, but it quickly spread online, drawing accusations of racism and offensive conduct.

Why the Video Triggered Outrage

The clip sparked anger for several reasons:

• Depicting Black individuals as animals is widely seen as a racist and dehumanising trope
• The video targeted a former US president and first lady
• Civil rights groups say such imagery has a long history of racial abuse

Critics said sharing such content, even briefly, was deeply inappropriate for a sitting president.

Reactions From Political Leaders

The incident drew condemnation across political lines:

• Democratic leaders called the video offensive and unacceptable
• Some Republican lawmakers also criticised the post
• Senator Tim Scott described the imagery as racist and harmful

Trump later said he had not seen the offensive portion of the video before it was shared and declined to apologise.

Video Deleted, Questions Remain

Although the video was taken down within hours, the controversy has reignited debate over:

• Racism in political messaging
• Responsibility of leaders on social media
• The standards expected from those in high office

The episode has added to ongoing concerns about the tone of political discourse in the United States.