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Trump Deletes Racist Video After Backlash
Former president faces criticism over controversial social media post
Published on Feb. 6, 2026
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Former President Donald Trump has deleted a video he posted on social media that contained racist and inflammatory content, following widespread backlash and criticism from lawmakers and civil rights groups.
Why it matters
Trump's use of racist rhetoric and divisive social media posts have been a recurring issue during and after his presidency, raising concerns about the impact of such content on public discourse and social cohesion.
The details
The deleted video featured Trump making disparaging remarks about minority communities and spreading misinformation. The post was taken down after it drew swift condemnation from both Democratic and Republican officials, as well as advocacy organizations, who accused the former president of promoting hate and undermining democratic norms.
- The video was posted on Trump's social media platform on February 6, 2026.
The players
Donald Trump
The former president of the United States who has a history of making controversial and divisive statements on social media.
What they’re saying
“The former president's latest social media post is yet another example of his blatant disregard for decency and his willingness to stoke racial tensions for political gain.”
— Rep. Jamal Bowman, Democratic Congressman (ABC News)
“This kind of rhetoric is completely unacceptable and has no place in our public discourse. We must condemn it in the strongest possible terms.”
— Sen. Mitt Romney, Republican Senator (ABC News)
What’s next
Trump's social media platform has faced increased scrutiny and calls for regulation in the wake of this latest incident, as lawmakers and civil rights groups demand greater accountability for the spread of misinformation and hate speech online.
The takeaway
Trump's continued use of racist and divisive rhetoric on social media underscores the ongoing challenges in addressing the spread of harmful content and the need for stronger measures to promote more constructive and inclusive public discourse.
