Trump Faces Criticism for Sharing Video Portraying Barack and Michelle Obama as Monkeys

In early February 2026, a post on former President Donald Trump’s social media platform, Truth Social, sparked a significant political firestorm. Crossing a line that drew sharp criticism from leaders across the political spectrum. The controversial post, which briefly depicted former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama as apes. Touched off intense debate about race, political communication, and the responsibilities of public figures in American civic life. What began as one of dozens of…