White House removes Trump video comparing Obama and his wife to monkeys

07 February, 2026, 05:00 pm

Last modified: 07 February, 2026, 05:08 pm

White House removes Trump video comparing Obama and his wife to monkeys

07 February, 2026, 05:00 pm

Last modified: 07 February, 2026, 05:08 pm

A video posted on social media by US President Donald Trump comparing former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama to monkeys has drawn widespread criticism. The White House has removed the video about 12 hours after it was posted.

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