LIVE: Trump celebrates Black History Month at White House event
February 18, 2026
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1:00:35Now PlayingLIVE: Trump celebrates Black History Month at White House event
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as posted by the channelWatch live coverage as President Donald Trump hosts a reception at the White House on Wednesday afternoon to honor Black History Month. Trump issued a proclamation recognizing Black History Month on Feb. 3. The celebration comes as the Trump administration has faced criticism over allegations of “sanitizing” history at Smithsonian museums and historical sites managed by the National Park Service. It also comes after the president was slammed for a now-deleted video posted to Truth Social that portrayed former President Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama as apes sparked controversy.
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