Trump won't apologize for posting since-deleted racist video of Obamas: 'I didn't make a mistake'

Donald Trump recently faced backlash for posting a video on his Truth Social account that depicted former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama as primates in a jungle. The video, which was described as racist, was deleted after significant criticism from both Republicans and Democrats. Trump stated, "I didn't make a mistake" and refused to apologize for the post, which has been characterized by some, including Senator Tim Scott, as "the most racist thing I’ve seen out of this White House" (Euronews; Politico). The White House attributed the posting of the video to a lower-level staffer, suggesting that the decision to share the content was not made at a higher level. This response indicates an attempt to distance Trump from the controversial post, which has drawn widespread condemnation (Deadline). The video was reportedly AI-generated and included a watermark from PatriotNewsOutlet.com, further complicating the narrative surrounding its origin and intent (Deadline). The incident highlights ongoing tensions regarding race and representation in political discourse, particularly in the context of Trump's social media activity. The quick deletion of the video reflects the potential political repercussions of such content, as it provoked a strong reaction across the political spectrum (Fox News; Euronews).