President Trump Removes Social Media Post Featuring Racist Depiction of the Obamas

On February 6, 2026, President Donald Trump shared a video on his social media platform, Truth Social, that depicted former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama as apes. This post sparked widespread bipartisan condemnation across the United States. Following the backlash, Trump deleted the video from his social media account. The incident took place in Washington, involving key political figures including Donald Trump, Barack Obama, and Michelle Obama. The removal of the post was reported by major news outlets such as BBC and Sky News. The event highlighted the sensitivity and controversy surrounding racial depictions in political discourse.