Trump Posts Racist Ape Video During Black History Month, Claims It's Memespeak
KEY POINTS
- •President Trump posted an AI-generated clip depicting the Obamas as apes on Truth Social last Thursday night.
- •The video included misinformation on the 2020 election and triggered condemnation from Democrats on social media Friday morning.
- •The White House dismissed criticism as 'fake outrage' and linked the video to an internet meme about the Lion King.
On a Thursday night to remember—or forget—President Trump posted a video on Truth Social starring his usual ingredients: misinformation on the 2020 election, AI-generated MAGA memes, and the Obamas morphing into apes, a vintage racist trope only slightly more subtle than sending an actual banana. This gem landed smack dab in Black History Month, because timing is everything, preferably awful. The Obama Foundation remained radio silent, while Dems on social media roasted Trump hotter than a white-hot iron for this stunt. The White House press secretary called it 'fake outrage' and referenced 'The Lion King,' proving once again they missed Disney class. No word on whether Trump plans to actually delete the video or apologize—gotta keep the authenticity, folks!
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Trump dropped a racist ape meme of Obama in Black History Month and calls backlash 'fake outrage.' Disney’s lawyers preparing billing statements.
Nothing screams 'respect Black History Month' like posting racist apes and calling it a meme homage. Evolution in reverse?
Trump is out here remixing Lion King with discrimination, because subtlety has clearly left the building since 2016.
Source: Axios | Published: 2/6/2026 | Author: April Rubin
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