Trump Deletes Video Meme Depicting Obamas as Apes

The former president shared the offensive video on his Truth Social platform.

Feb. 6, 2026 at 7:47pm

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Former President Donald Trump shared a video on his Truth Social platform that depicted former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama as apes. The video was quickly deleted after widespread backlash and criticism.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the continued spread of racist and dehumanizing content, even from high-profile public figures. It raises concerns about the moderation and accountability of social media platforms, especially those favored by far-right and extremist users.

The details

The video in question showed digitally-altered images of the Obamas' faces superimposed onto the bodies of chimpanzees. Trump shared the offensive meme without comment, but it was quickly removed from his Truth Social account after receiving significant criticism.

  • On February 7, 2026, Trump posted the video on his Truth Social platform.

The players

Donald Trump

The former president of the United States who shared the offensive video on his Truth Social platform.

Barack Obama

The former president of the United States whose face was digitally altered and depicted as an ape in the video.

Michelle Obama

The former first lady of the United States whose face was also digitally altered and depicted as an ape in the video.

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What they’re saying

“This is a new low, even for Trump. Dehumanizing Black people by depicting them as apes is a centuries-old racist trope. It's disgusting and has no place in our public discourse.”

— Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, U.S. Representative (Twitter)

The takeaway

This incident underscores the ongoing challenge of combating the spread of hateful, racist content on social media platforms, even from high-profile figures. It highlights the need for stronger content moderation policies and greater accountability for those who promote such harmful rhetoric.