Donald Trump Shares Controversial Video Portraying Obamas as Monkeys
Donald Trump sparked controversy by sharing a video on his Truth Social account that depicts Barack and Michelle Obama in a racially charged manner. This clip features animated images of the Obamas’ faces superimposed on cartoon monkeys. The video is a little over a minute long and discusses alleged voting machine irregularities related to the 2020 election.
Contents of the Controversial Video
Towards the end of the video, specifically at the 59-second mark, the animated clip shows the Obamas’ faces dancing to the tune of “In the Jungle (The Mighty Jungle).” This explicit imagery ignited immediate backlash across social media platforms.
Public Reactions on Social Media
- A user under the handle fithdy expressed on Truth Social, “Being a racist and posting racist memes places you on the ladder rung two steps below contempt.”
- Another account, THog, questioned, “Is this real right now?” in response to Trump’s post.
- Independent Patriot replied with indignation, calling the video “some racist (expletive).”
- The Republicans Against Trump account on X shared a screenshot, stating, “BREAKING: Trump just posted a video on Truth Social that includes a racist image of Barack and Michelle Obama as monkeys. There’s no bottom.”
- Users on X also commented on the situation, describing it as “INSANE (expletive)” and noting the significant public outcry.
Future Implications
Trump’s sharing of this video raises questions regarding his political image and the potential impact on his supporters. Observers are keen to hear his response to the fallout from this provocative action.
