The White House initially defended Trump's post, saying it was "from an internet meme video." But after backlash — including from Republicans — it was removed.

Trump’s team took 12 hours to remove a racist video from the president’s Truth Social account.

President Donald Trump says he won't apologize for posting a racist video of the Obamas. Trump told reporters that, “I didn't ...

Did Donald Trump really post a video on Truth Social featuring the faces of Michelle and Barack Obama superimposed on the bodies of apes? Yes, that is true: Shortly before midnight on Feb. 5, 2026 ...

The White House defended President Donald Trump over a Truth Social post with an AI-generated clip of Barack and Michelle Obama as apes.

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has condemned a video shared by President Donald Trump that’s being highly criticized as ...

"Fuck Donald Trump and his vile, racist and malignant behavior," House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries says, defending the ...

President Trump late Friday addressed a video posted to his social media account that included a racist depiction of Barack and Michelle Obama as apes, telling reporters he didn't see the part that ...

SALT LAKE CITY — Former President Barack Obama is closing out 2025 with his annual tradition of sharing his favorite movies, music and books of the year — and a Sundance film made the list. "Train ...

*Former President Barack Obama took to X (formerly Twitter) on December 25, 2025, to share his annual Christmas greeting. His message was short but heartfelt, celebrating light and joy during the ...

The 44th president and former first lady smile in front of festively lit trees in the new photo Anna Lazarus Caplan is a writer-reporter for PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2022. Her work ...