Trump deletes racist video after bipartisan backlash
February 7, 2026
153,016
1,101
1,336
1.59%
Search the Record
IndexedEvery word spoken in this episode is indexed. Type any phrase to jump straight to the moment it was said.
Type any word or phrase that may have been spoken. Click a result to seek the player to that exact moment.
Try a name, a topic, or a quoted line
ABC News Episodes Around February 7, 2026
See what was published immediately before and after this episode.
2:34Now PlayingTrump deletes racist video after bipartisan backlash
YouTube Description
as posted by the channelPres. Trump is facing growing backlash from Democrats and Republicans over a racist video posted on his Truth Social account.
––
Subscribe to ABC News on YouTube
Watch 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events on ABC News Live
Watch full episodes of World News Tonight with David Muir here
Read ABC News reports online
ABC News Digital is your daily source of breaking national and world news, exclusive interviews and 24/7 live streaming coverage. ABC News is the home to the #1 evening newscast “World News Tonight” with David Muir, “Good Morning America,” “20/20,” “Nightline,” “This Week” with George Stephanopoulos, “ABC News Live Prime” with Linsey Davis, plus the daily news podcast “Start Here.”
—––
Connect with ABC News on social media:
Guests & Subjects Covered
Claims
8 claims extractedTrump posted video depicting Obamas as apes
Senator Scott calls Trump post most racist from White House
White House dismisses criticism as fake outrage
Senator Wicker calls post unacceptable, demands apology
Congressman Turner condemns racist images as offensive
Congressman Fitzpatrick calls post grave failure, demands apology
Trump claims he did not watch entire racist video
Trump refuses to apologize for racist post
All video content is delivered via YouTube embedded players in accordance with the YouTube Terms of Service. Sentinel provides research tools that promote discovery and accountability across political media.