Trump posted a video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as monkeys. Incredibly racist and disgus...
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Harry Sisson is a prominent Democratic political influencer and content creator on X (formerly Twitter), known for his viral videos and posts criticizing Republicans and supporting progressive causes. His style is highly partisan, emotional, and activist-oriented, often rallying followers with strong calls to action. While influential among left-leaning audiences, his credibility is viewed skeptically by conservatives due to his clear bias and selective framing of events.
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The post by Harry Sisson condemns U.S. President Donald Trump for sharing an AI-generated video on Truth Social that depicts former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama as monkeys, calling it 'incredibly racist and disgusting.' The video is part of a longer meme portraying Trump as the 'King of the Jungle' (a lion) and various Democrats as other animals, set to 'The Lion Sleeps Tonight' and promoting debunked 2020 election fraud claims.[1][2][3] It has sparked massive backlash for invoking racist stereotypes historically used to dehumanize Black people, especially as it was posted at the start of Black History Month.[1][3] The White House defended it as part of an internet meme, dismissing criticism as 'fake outrage,' while figures like Sen. Tim Scott and Gov. Gavin Newsom condemned it.[2][3]
🔥Why It's Trending
This content is exploding on social media due to the video's overtly racist imagery shared by President Trump on February 5-6, 2026, igniting immediate outrage from Democrats, civil rights advocates, and even some Republicans like Sen. Tim Scott.[1][3] The timing at the beginning of Black History Month amplifies its relevance, tying into ongoing debates about racism, Trump's social media history, and election conspiracies.[1][2] High-profile reactions from figures like Gavin Newsom and Ben Rhodes are fueling viral shares and discussions across X and news outlets.[2][3]
💡Fun Facts
- 1The original video clip originated from an X post in October depicting Trump as a lion with other politicians as animals, which Trump later clipped to highlight the Obamas.[1]
- 2Portraying Black people as apes is a racist trope dating back to slave traders used to dehumanize and justify violence.[1][3]
- 3Trump shared over 60 posts on Truth Social that night, including election conspiracies and calls to add his face to Mount Rushmore.[1]
- 4White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt defended it by noting other Democrats were shown as animals like elephants and giraffes, but only the Obamas appeared in Trump's shared clip.[2][3]
- 5Trump has a history of Obama attacks, including promoting the debunked 'birther' conspiracy questioning his birthplace.[2]
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Trump takes down racist AI video of Barack and Michelle Obama as monkeys - National | Globalnews.ca
The clip of the Obamas was edited into a minute of spliced footage promoting conspiracy theories, set to the song 'The Lion Sleeps Tonight.'
Donald Trump says he didn
The White House initially defended the post before removing it hours later - blaming a member of staff for "erroneously" sharing the video. Donald Trump then later said "of course" he condemned it, but did not apologise.
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/02/06/donald-trump-obamas-monkey-video-00768745
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