Unpacking the Recent Presidential Social Media Controversy In early February 2026, President Trump reposted a video on Truth Social promoting election theories, which included a brief clip superimposing the Obamas' faces on apes. The post was deleted after 12 hours, attributed to a staffer's error by the White House. Trump stated he hadn't seen the offensive segment and declined to apologize. This incident echoes historical racist tropes comparing Black individuals to primates, dating back centu