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Coverage dated February 5, 2026

Donald Trump deletes Truth Social post depicting Obamas as apes

Headline from Newsweek

The Republican president's Thursday night post immediately drew bipartisan backlash for its treatment of the nation's first Black president and first lady.

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  1. Newsweek

    Donald Trump deletes Truth Social post depicting Obamas as apes (opens Newsweek)

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    The Republican president's Thursday night post immediately drew bipartisan backlash for its treatment of the nation's first Black president and first lady.

  2. Newsweek

    White House responds to backlash over ‘racist’ post depicting Obamas as apes (opens Newsweek)

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    Karoline Leavitt dismissed outrage over a video depicting the Obamas as apes, suggesting Newsweek report on something that "actually matters."

  3. Forbes

    White House Plays Down Trump’s Sharing Of Video Depicting The Obamas As Dancing Apes (opens Forbes)

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    President Donald Trump shared a racist video of the Obamas as dancing apes. The White House has responded, calling the backlash “fake outrage.”

  4. Deadline

    Trump Deletes Post Depicting Obamas As Apes Amid Backlash Over "Racist" Video (opens Deadline)

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    Trump Deletes Post Depicting Obamas As Apes Amid Backlash Over "Racist" Video

  5. Media Matters for America

    Responding to Trump's racist post depicting Obamas as apes, Salem's Mike Gallagher lashes out at the "Truth Social team" (opens Media Matters for America)

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    As NBC News reported:Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle sharply denounced Trump this morning after he shared a video on Truth Social last night that included a clip depicting former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama as monkeys.

  6. CNN

    Trump shares racist video depicting Obamas as apes, sparking outrage (opens CNN)

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    President Donald Trump shared a racist video on his social media platform Thursday night that depicted former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama as apes in a jungle, sparking intense condemnation.

  7. New Hampshire Union Leader

    White House deletes racist Trump post depicting Obamas as apes (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)

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    WASHINGTON - A video shared on Donald Trump

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