Trump says sharing video of Obamas as apes was not a mistake
United States President Donald Trump has defended his decision to share a controversial video on his Truth Social account. The video depicted former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama as apes, sparking widespread criticism. Trump stated he did not watch the entire clip before posting and insisted he does not need to apologise. The White House initially defended the post before it was eventually removed.
What we know
- Donald Trump said he made no mistake sharing the video and does not need to apologise.
- He claimed he only watched the first part of the video, which he said was about voter fraud.
- The video included a racist depiction of Barack Obama and Michelle Obama and promoted conspiracy theories about voting machines.
- The video was deleted from Trump's Truth Social account after about 12 hours, following bipartisan calls for its removal.
- White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt defended the post initially, calling it an internet meme and urging reporters to focus on other issues.
