Trump Refuses to Apologize for Posting Obama Video; Says He’s the ‘Least Racist President’
President Donald Trump said he will not apologize for a video he posted on Truth Social which depicted former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama as apes. He also said Friday night aboard Air…
President Donald Trump said he will not apologize for a video he posted on Truth Social which depicted former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama as apes.
He also said Friday night aboard Air Force One he is “the least racist president you’ve had in a long time,” per Mediaite.
The president told reporters he will not apologize for the video, stating, “No, I didn’t make a mistake.”
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He also touted his popularity among Black voters.
“I’ve done great with Black voters,” Trump said. “They’ve been great to me, I’ve been great to them.”
“I am, by the way, the least racist president you’ve had in a long time, as far as I’m concerned,” he continued.
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The video which sparked criticism from both Republicans and Democrats was posted by Trump’s account on Thursday evening. The end shows an AI-generated clip of the Obamas’ faces superimposed on the bodies of apes.