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President Donald Trump shared a racist image showing former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama portrayed as apes. The White House immediately defended Trump's post: "Please stop the fake outrage," press secretary Karoline Leavitt said ... www.cnbc.com/2026/02/06/t...[image or embed]

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Yes. I'm hoping that BILL will see this because he doesn't think that Trump/MAGA is racist.

#1 | Posted by Zed at 2026-02-06 08:19 AM | Reply | Funny: 1 | Newsworthy 1

The biggest thing to remember about this video is that

TRUMP RAPED CHILDREN.

HIS BUDDIES RAPED CHILDREN.

HIS BUDDIES MURDERED CHILDREN.

HE IS COVERING UP FOR THE PEDOPHILES AND THE MURDERERS.

#2 | Posted by Nixon at 2026-02-06 08:24 AM | Reply

This would racist -------- have ended any other presidency.

#3 | Posted by qcp at 2026-02-06 08:57 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Damn to early to type and edit. This racist -------- would have ended any other presidency.

#4 | Posted by qcp at 2026-02-06 08:58 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Like a black hole's event horizon, MAGA is beyond the point of no return. And in their cold black hearts they see him as their untouchable great white hope. The rest of us just see a child predator that sold our country out to Russia.

#5 | Posted by 2020Rocks at 2026-02-06 09:58 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Only three more years. Maybe 'blackface" comedy and minstrel shows will make a comeback. Kid Rock can appear in blackface at the alternative Super Bowl halftime show.

#6 | Posted by lee_the_agent at 2026-02-06 10:10 AM | Reply

So racist
So brave

#7 | Posted by THEBULL at 2026-02-06 10:15 AM | Reply

Or perhaps Jimmy Kimmel can do blackface like he's actually done in the past portraying Karl Malone

#8 | Posted by THEBULL at 2026-02-06 10:17 AM | Reply

The disgusting orange chomo's klansman father would be so proud.

#9 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2026-02-06 10:18 AM | Reply

Hellllll... Obama got slammed for wearing a suit that was too light... or out of season... or something else un-American.

#10 | Posted by RightisTrite at 2026-02-06 10:18 AM | Reply

Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) lashed out after President Donald Trump posted a racist video that depicted Barack and Michelle Obama as apes.
"Praying it was fake because it's the most racist thing I've seen out of this White House," Scott wrote Friday on X. "The President should remove it."
White House Press Secretary slammed criticism of Trump's post as "fake outrage."

www.rawstory.com

LOL

#11 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2026-02-06 10:23 AM | Reply | Funny: 1

Or perhaps Jimmy Kimmel can do blackface

#8 | Posted by THEBULL at 20

I'll bet that people are already doing you in blackface.

#12 | Posted by Zed at 2026-02-06 10:33 AM | Reply

No Vacancies' for Blacks: How Donald Trump Got His Start

www.nbcnews.com

The 300 lb sack of---------- has always been a racist.

#13 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2026-02-06 10:33 AM | Reply

Trump is worried about the loyalty of his base. As he should be, as he is coldly ruining large segments of it, like the farmers.
,
So he does things like this to throw out a little red meat to make sure that person who, by his hand, no longer have a living might also still hope for a race war.

#14 | Posted by Zed at 2026-02-06 10:35 AM | Reply

Like father like son, a racist all his life.

And a criminal, too; DJT was convicted along with his father in the famous racist landlord case.

This is a whistle out to the only support he still has; his racist white nationalist Base.

#15 | Posted by Corky at 2026-02-06 10:37 AM | Reply

The senile old f??? finally let his guard down in public, eh?

#16 | Posted by morris at 2026-02-06 10:45 AM | Reply

This is what I voted for.
--Boaz

#17 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-02-06 10:59 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Makes me sick. I don't care how anybody from the Trump administration tries to spin this.......it's Trump's account, correct? There is no controversy surrounding that, is there?

#18 | Posted by eberly at 2026-02-06 11:05 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

17. We can safely assume Boaz agrees with this behavior and depiction, because some Democrats are also racist.

#19 | Posted by Dbt2 at 2026-02-06 11:16 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Epstein files...

#20 | Posted by censored at 2026-02-06 11:16 AM | Reply

No surprises. Trumps dad was arrested at a KKK rally.

#21 | Posted by Alexandrite at 2026-02-06 11:18 AM | Reply

AP Fact Check
Donald Trump was accused of racism long before his presidency

apnews.com

#22 | Posted by Corky at 2026-02-06 11:24 AM | Reply

Yes. One who can see that racism is almost gone save for a few race pimps and liberals who try and keep it alive.

Posted by boaz at 2026-02-05 11:13 AM

Well, that post didn't age well...

#23 | Posted by jpw at 2026-02-06 11:29 AM | Reply | Funny: 2 | Newsworthy 3

LOL

#24 | Posted by Alexandrite at 2026-02-06 11:30 AM | Reply

Republicans, remember: You asked for this. Given the choice between a dozen solid conservatives and one Clinton-supporting con artist and game-show host, you chose the con artist. You chose him freely. Nobody made you do it.

#25 | Posted by lee_the_agent at 2026-02-06 11:47 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 4

Ahhh, Trump strikes again.

Just enough leeway to say it's a Lion King theme, not a racist intention.

Bill Maher said it best: "I'm not saying the Repbulican party is racist, but if you're a racist looking for a party......."

#26 | Posted by brass30 at 2026-02-06 11:52 AM | Reply

Y'all surprised the guy who called Mexicans rapists, called Jasmine Crockett, AOC, Maxine Waters, Al Green low IQ, called African nations ---------, was fined by the FEDERAL GOVERNMENT for redlining, to this day says Obama is not an American that he posted something racist?

#27 | Posted by Nixon at 2026-02-06 11:58 AM | Reply

Why would anyone be surprised? Trump has been a bigot for decades. As are most of his supporters.

#28 | Posted by Whatsleft at 2026-02-06 12:02 PM | Reply

Damn...racism again?

It's like watching the same bad rerun.

Everyone knows their lines, everyone knows to be offended, and nothing new gets said.

At this point it feels less shocking and more manipulative.

Everyone falls right in line.

#29 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-02-06 12:19 PM | Reply

youtu.be

Can't believe the US hasn't learned to stop electing racists.

#30 | Posted by Petrous at 2026-02-06 12:21 PM | Reply | Funny: 1

Whose line you falling under, BILL?

You throw off really sick vibes.

#31 | Posted by Zed at 2026-02-06 12:22 PM | Reply

"US President Donald Trump has been slammed as 'disgusting' for appearing to share a video of Michelle and Barack Obama as apes..."

Appearing to share?

Is the author unsure? Appears?

Is this the same jungle Biden talked about?

#32 | Posted by Petrous at 2026-02-06 12:24 PM | Reply

At this point it feels less shocking and more manipulative.
#29 | Posted by BillJohnson

So Trump posts this stuff because he's hoping to manipulate people.
Well. I guess we can agree on that.

#33 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-02-06 12:30 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Everyone knows their lines, everyone knows to be offended, and nothing new gets said.
At this point it feels less shocking and more manipulative.
Everyone falls right in line.

#29 | Posted by BillJohnson

Only a f*&^ing idiot could look at this and discard the racist dog whistle nature of it.

#34 | Posted by jpw at 2026-02-06 12:30 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Anyone in HR?
Could an employee be fired for this?

#35 | Posted by schifferbrains at 2026-02-06 12:34 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

#35

Not since DEI went out of fashion.

#36 | Posted by Whatsleft at 2026-02-06 12:37 PM | Reply

"Could an employee be fired for this?"

Yes, if they have anything resembling an "actions which reflect upon..." section in the employment contract.

Or...if they're in a Right-To-Work (For-Less) state, where they can be fired for burping too loudly, or not loudly enough.

#37 | Posted by Danforth at 2026-02-06 12:40 PM | Reply

"At this point it feels less shocking..."

That's why they keep having you drink the Kool-Aid in sips.

#38 | Posted by Danforth at 2026-02-06 12:41 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Yes, if they have anything resembling an "actions which reflect upon..." section in the employment contract.
#37

So a college football coach would be gone the next day.

#39 | Posted by schifferbrains at 2026-02-06 12:43 PM | Reply

"So a college football coach would be gone the next day."

Depends: are they located in Texas?

#40 | Posted by Danforth at 2026-02-06 12:47 PM | Reply

Brass,

Bill Maher actual quote,

"To be a Republican, we certainly shouldn't say they are all racist, But if you're racist, you probably are a Republican."

#41 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-02-06 12:48 PM | Reply

"Could an employee be fired for this?"

Fired?
Promoted.

#42 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-02-06 12:50 PM | Reply

-Could an employee be fired for this?

The employee group at my company is probably 90% republican. Including 100% of the senior management and our entire board of directors.

100% chance you're getting fired for this.

#43 | Posted by eberly at 2026-02-06 12:57 PM | Reply | Funny: 1 | Newsworthy 1

Not a good look for Trump.

#44 | Posted by boaz at 2026-02-06 12:57 PM | Reply | Funny: 1

"Not a good look for Trump."
~Boaz

And what would your reaction be if the head was you?

The same?

#45 | Posted by Danforth at 2026-02-06 12:59 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 2

No low too low for Trump. His mental illnesses are spiraling out of control.
I'm no longer disgusted at HIM.
I'm disgusted and refuse to associate with anyone who still supports him.

#46 | Posted by e1g1 at 2026-02-06 01:02 PM | Reply

Trump admin today: There was nothing wrong with it.

Also trump admin today: It was an erroneous post by a staffer.

#47 | Posted by SpeakSoftly at 2026-02-06 01:07 PM | Reply

Not a good look for Trump.

#44 | Posted by boaz

This is how he's always viewed you dum dum.

#48 | Posted by SpeakSoftly at 2026-02-06 01:07 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Not a good look for Trump.
#44 | Posted by boaz

About 90% of what that idiot does is "not a good look for Trump" to any objective, rational human being.

And the 10% that's OK isn't usually on purpose.

#49 | Posted by jpw at 2026-02-06 01:08 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Not a good look for Trump.
#44 | Posted by boaz

But it's an accurate look for Trump.
And that's the part you won't ever comment on.

#50 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-02-06 01:08 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 2

Not a good look for Trump.

#44 | Posted by boaz at 2026-02-06 12:57 PM | Reply

I agree.

It's being called a mistake by the administration because the election video was followed by the video an X user put out a while back depicting a lot of politicians depicted as animals. I've seen a couple of articles claiming the post is now taken down but the the feathers can't be put back in the pillow at this point.

A simple apology and explanation of the "mistake" should be in order, but I haven't seen anything yet. If that doesn't happen, he's toast and the independents/ conservative people of color will take note for the midterm elections.

#51 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2026-02-06 01:11 PM | Reply

They deleted it - no apology but blaming it on a staffer. WH says the staffer "really let the President down" lol

This after the WH press secretary tried to defend it as a Lion King theme this morning.

Losers.

#52 | Posted by brass30 at 2026-02-06 01:21 PM | Reply

WH says the staffer "really let the President down"

Ahhhh yes... the mysterious "staffer" that they let post on his account.

The scapegoat du jour.

#53 | Posted by Nixon at 2026-02-06 01:24 PM | Reply

If that doesn't happen, he's toast and the independents/ conservative people of color will take note for the midterm elections.

HA!

He doesn't apologize ever.

He will double down. He will feign ignorance. He will blame someone else which is what he is doing now.

#54 | Posted by Nixon at 2026-02-06 01:26 PM | Reply

Jpw,

"Only a f*&^ing idiot could look at this and discard the racist dog whistle nature of it."

Why do you assume I "discard the racist dog whistle nature of it"?

I thought my post really well acknowledged it's a dog whistle.

#55 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-02-06 01:27 PM | Reply

It seems the Obamas are in good company!

www.theatlantic.com

#56 | Posted by tepidmouse at 2026-02-06 01:27 PM | Reply

Republicans, who routinely doubt Anonymous Sources, are happy to believe an Anonymous Staffer did this.

#57 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-02-06 01:28 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Not a good look for Trump.
#44 | Posted by boaz

"Not a good look"

Jesus wept.

LOL!!!

#58 | Posted by Angrydad at 2026-02-06 01:29 PM | Reply

Not a good look for Trump.
#44 | Posted by boaz

But it's an accurate look for Trump.
And that's the part you won't ever comment on.

#50 | Posted by snoofy

You care more about it than I do.

#59 | Posted by boaz at 2026-02-06 01:31 PM | Reply

You care more about it than I do.

#59 | Posted by boaz

That's an indictment of your own intelligence.

#60 | Posted by SpeakSoftly at 2026-02-06 01:33 PM | Reply

So it's not OK for King Dotard to post it, but it is OK that a member of his staff is so racist that they posted it?
I'm a yoga instructor and I don't think I've ever twisted myself into such a contorted position.

#61 | Posted by TFDNihilist at 2026-02-06 01:36 PM | Reply

Aww, John Savage is back as Tepid Mouse. How cute!

#62 | Posted by pumpkinhead at 2026-02-06 01:36 PM | Reply

the video an X user put out a while back depicting a lot of politicians depicted as animals.

I saw the full clip, not great, something the president should never have shared.

But, Trump didn't share the full clip, at least not this time.

What Trump posted was a loop of the first couple seconds of the full clip that only showed the Obamas as apes.

I'm surprised he didn't frame it and hang it in the east wing of the White House.

#63 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-02-06 01:43 PM | Reply

Wow, from The Star?! "appearing" to show the video? Where is the video? Why isn't it linked to the article? You morons believe anything.

#64 | Posted by fishpaw at 2026-02-06 01:45 PM | Reply | Funny: 1

Or perhaps Jimmy Kimmel can do blackface like he's actually done in the past portraying Karl Malone

#8 | Posted by THEBULL at 2026-02-06 10:17 AM | Reply

And there you go.

Trump can do no wrong and if hypothetically he could do something wrong it wouldn't matter because someone else already did something equally wrong or even more wrong-er, first.

Kreestian Nationalist logic.

#65 | Posted by anton at 2026-02-06 01:46 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Wow, from The Star?! "appearing" to show the video? Where is the video? Why isn't it linked to the article? You morons believe anything.

#64 | Posted by fishpaw at 2026-02-06 01:45 PM | Reply | Flag:

The White House has acknowledged it.

#66 | Posted by anton at 2026-02-06 01:46 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Something the president should never have shared.

#63 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-02-06 01:43 PM | Reply | Flag:

I agree. It's almost like someone publicly sharing that they didn't want their kids to go to school with black kids because he didn't want to grow up in a jungle.

#67 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2026-02-06 01:50 PM | Reply

Where is the video? Why isn't it linked to the article? You morons believe anything.
#64 | POSTED BY FISHPAWN

Look at this geriatric old fool, swinging his cane and screaming at clouds.

Hey stupid, it's easy enough to find.

If you're actually looking.

#68 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-02-06 01:50 PM | Reply

Racist Orange Child Rapist takes down Truth Social post showing Obamas as apes after blowback

www.cnbc.com

#69 | Posted by Reinheitsgebot at 2026-02-06 01:51 PM | Reply

It's almost like someone publicly sharing that they didn't want their kids to go to school with black kids because he didn't want to grow up in a jungle.
#67 | POSTED BY LFTHNDTURDS

Are you talking about the 1970s?

When your relatives verbally threatened black children trying to attend the same school as you?

Please, delve further into this whataboutism you hoped would help Trump look less racist.

#70 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-02-06 01:58 PM | Reply

Fishspawn is hilarious... "You want me to believe my lying eyes?".

#71 | Posted by Corky at 2026-02-06 01:59 PM | Reply

When your relatives verbally threatened black children trying to attend the same school as you?

#70 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-02-06 01:58 PM | Reply | Flag:

My relatives did no such thing. Your relatives put homosexuals to death and beat women for shaving their legs.

#72 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2026-02-06 02:02 PM | Reply

My relatives did no such thing.

Of course they did.

It's what shaped you into the racist, pedophile protecting, deplorable Trumping MAGAt you are.

Be proud of who you are!

#73 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-02-06 02:05 PM | Reply

-When your relatives verbally threatened black children trying to attend the same school as you?

My relatives didn't do that......but damn sure would have if they were faced with it.

#74 | Posted by eberly at 2026-02-06 02:08 PM | Reply

I thought my post really well acknowledged it's a dog whistle.
#55 | Posted by BillJohnson

I misread it, then. My apologies.

#75 | Posted by jpw at 2026-02-06 02:10 PM | Reply

You care more about it than I do.

#59 | Posted by boaz

Because you have no standards, morals or values.

#76 | Posted by jpw at 2026-02-06 02:11 PM | Reply

Wow, from The Star?! "appearing" to show the video? Where is the video? Why isn't it linked to the article? You morons believe anything.

#64 | Posted by fishpaw

You stupid f*&^s ignore everything.

#77 | Posted by jpw at 2026-02-06 02:13 PM | Reply

hoax....

#78 | Posted by shrimptacodan at 2026-02-06 02:14 PM | Reply

How does one become such an unthinking, pathetic sack of room temperature s*&^ like Fistedp*&&^?

I really want to try and understand so I'm nicer to his intellectually challenged a&&.

#79 | Posted by jpw at 2026-02-06 02:14 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

hoax....

#78 | Posted by shrimptacodan

Just like the diarrhea in trump's diaper is a hoax.

#80 | Posted by SpeakSoftly at 2026-02-06 02:19 PM | Reply

abcnews.go.com

Duhhhh HoAx!!

-Shrimpd*&^

F*&^ing idiot.

#81 | Posted by jpw at 2026-02-06 02:39 PM | Reply


#82 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-02-06 02:44 PM | Reply

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