Trump Shares Racist Video Targeting the Obamas on Truth Social During Black History Month

The post features dehumanizing imagery widely recognized as racist, drawing condemnation as part of a broader pattern of inflammatory rhetoric and election disinformation.

By: Haitian Prime News|February 6, 2026|United States

A verified account belonging to Donald Trump posted a digitally altered video to Truth Social on February 5 that depicts two primate bodies with faces resembling Barack Obama and Michelle Obama superimposed. The video presents the figures in a mocking, dehumanizing manner and includes no contextual disclaimer condemning racism or clarifying satire.

Civil rights advocates and historians have long documented the use of ape imagery to demean Black people, a trope historically deployed to deny humanity and justify exclusion and violence. Because of this context, experts widely classify such portrayals as racist dehumanization rather than neutral political commentary. When disseminated by a political figure with a large following, critics warn, the harm is magnified through normalization and reach.

The post has drawn particular scrutiny because it appeared during Black History Month, a period dedicated to recognizing Black history, contributions, and dignity. While intent cannot be proven, the timing has intensified concern among observers who view the contrast between the occasion and the imagery as provocative.

The incident also fits within a broader pattern of conduct that includes the amplification of false claims that the 2020 presidential election was stolen. Analysts note that the convergence of racial dehumanization and election disinformation can undermine public trust and civic participation, especially as future elections approach.

Haitian Prime News is reporting on the existence and context of the post for public accountability. Consistent with ethical journalism standards, the outlet is not embedding or encouraging the sharing of the video to avoid amplifying harmful imagery.

Sources

Trump, Donald J. Verified post on Truth Social, February 5, 2026.

Anti-Defamation League (ADL), historical analyses on racist imagery and dehumanization.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, resources on racial caricature and propaganda.

Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), reports on political rhetoric, disinformation, and voter suppression narratives