Trump slammed for posting ‘racist’ video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as monkeys

A video buried among dozens of Truth Social posts reignited outrage by reviving racist imagery tied to the Obamas, which many critics called a deliberate echo of ugly historical stereotypes and a new low in political discourse. The backlash exposed a sharp divide: some viewers condemned it as blatant racism, while defenders brushed it off as exaggerated outrage and routine online provocation. As arguments escalated, the Obamas chose not to respond, a silence that only intensified the debate around what the clip represents.