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flag Trump faces backlash for racist video depicting Obamas as apes, sparking rare GOP criticism and renewed scrutiny of his rhetoric.

flag On February 6, 2026, Donald Trump sparked national outrage after posting a video on Truth Social depicting the Obamas as apes set to “The Lion Sleeps Tonight,” which he later deleted. flag The post drew condemnation from Democrats and rare criticism from Republicans, including Senators Susan Collins and Tim Scott, highlighting growing internal dissent within his base. flag The incident reignited scrutiny of Trump’s long history of racially charged rhetoric and policies, from past housing discrimination allegations to recent refugee caps and anti-immigrant statements. flag Despite his re-election, analysts note a decline in his cultural influence, with increasing unease among some conservative supporters over his extreme rhetoric and refusal to apologize.

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