President Trump sparked outrage by sharing a video on Truth Social depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes, leading to bipartisan condemnation for its blatant racism. The video was removed shortly after it was posted, with figures like Senator Tim Scott and Representative Mike Lawler urging Trump to take it down. Critics linked this incident to Trump’s history of racially insensitive remarks and questioned his fitness for office, especially as midterm elections approach. The White House initially defended the post but later claimed it was shared “erroneously” by a staffer.
