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Backlash over now-deleted Trump social media platform post
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February 8, 2026
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7:07Now PlayingRepublicans are dealing with the fallout after a video was posted on President Trump’s social media platform depicting former President Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama as apes.
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Historical use of ape imagery to dehumanize Black Americans
Trump posted racist images depicting Obamas as apes
Congressman acknowledges historical stereotypes used against African-Americans
Call for congressional resolution condemning racist posts
Pattern of disparagement from Trump toward former presidents
Trump revels in racial and political division
Trump fails presidential leadership test through division
Trump follows Roy Cohn's advice to never admit mistakes
Trump divides nation by race, gender, religion, and orientation
Obamas are revered Americans who don't deserve gutter attacks
Republican leaders Thune and Johnson silent on racist posts
Trump failed to recognize Black History Month appropriately
Trump continues Roy Cohn's philosophy of never admitting mistakes
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