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Donald Trump prompts fury after posting racist video about Barack and Michelle Obama – US politics live

February 6, 2026

Donald Trump sparked outrage after posting an AI-generated video on Truth Social that depicts Barack and Michelle Obama as monkeys, amidst claims of election conspiracy related to the 2020 presidential election. The video, which has been widely condemned by Democrats, features the Obamas' faces superimposed on a clip of monkeys dancing to 'The Lion Sleeps Tonight'.

Donald Trump prompts fury after posting racist video about Barack and Michelle Obama – US politics live

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Trump shared an AI-generated video showing the Obamas as monkeys.
The video is linked to false claims about the 2020 election and Dominion Voting Systems.
It has drawn significant backlash from Democratic figures like Gavin Newsom and Ben Rhodes.
The video includes a watermark from the account @XERIAS_X, known for controversial content.

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Donald Trump prompts fury after posting racist video about Barack and Michelle Obama – US politics live

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