Trump denies making a mistake in response to Obama video controversy

February 7, 2026 • Google News World

Former US President Donald Trump has stated that he did not make a mistake by sharing a racist video of the Obamas on his social media platform, Truth Social. The video in question depicts the former First Couple as apes and was later removed from the platform.

Trump made this statement after the video was taken down, despite widespread criticism for its content. The incident has sparked a divide within the Republican Party, with some members distancing themselves from Trump’s actions.

In a separate development, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released a new video expressing his frustration with Trump’s behavior. “F*** Donald Trump,” he said in the clip.

The GOP has also broken ranks with Trump on this issue, as several lawmakers have spoken out against the sharing of the racist video.

It is worth noting that the video in question was shared by Trump on Truth Social before it was removed from the platform. The incident highlights the ongoing challenges faced by social media companies in moderating hate speech and other forms of online harassment.

Source: Google News World