Obama Addresses Controversial Video Shared by Trump

Barack Obama addressed a racist video shared by President Trump that depicted the former president and his wife as apes. The video, which appeared on Trump's Truth Social account, sparked widespread criticism.

Obama's Response

In a podcast interview, Obama stated that most Americans find such behavior troubling. He emphasized the importance of decency and criticized the lack of decorum in public discourse.

Initial Reactions

The White House initially dismissed criticism of the video as 'fake outrage.' Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt defended the video, claiming it was part of a meme depicting Trump as a leader among 'The Lion King' characters.

Public and Political Backlash

The clip drew condemnation from various quarters, including black Republicans and Senator Tim Scott, who called it one of the most racist acts from the White House. Despite this, Trump refused to apologize, insisting he did nothing wrong.