‘Clown show’: Obama reacts to Trump sharing racist monkey video
Summary
President Donald Trump shared a video showing Barack and Michelle Obama with their faces on monkeys' bodies, sparking widespread criticism. Former President Barack Obama spoke out against the incident and discussed U.S. political decency. The video, shared during Black History Month, was later removed by Trump's team, citing an error.Key Facts
- President Trump shared a video on February 5 with the Obamas depicted as monkeys.
- The video drew criticism from across the political spectrum in the U.S.
- The video was briefly available on Trump's social media platform before being taken down.
- Barack Obama responded to the video, criticizing the current political climate.
- The incident occurred during Black History Month, meant to celebrate Black Americans.
- A White House statement initially dismissed concerns but later attributed the post to a staff error.
- Obama also criticized federal immigration actions under Trump.
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