Key Highlights
- California Governor Gavin Newsom condemns Donald Trump for sharing a racist video of the Obamas as monkeys.
- The post sparks immediate backlash across social media, with users calling it “disgusting.”
- Trump’s erratic behavior continues to center around election fraud claims and calls for Republicans to take over voting processes.
- Gavin Newsom demands every Republican denounce the video, citing “disgusting” behavior by the President.
The Racist Video Redux: Trump’s Latest Social Media Frenzy
Donald Trump, that 79-year-old firebrand, has once again dived headfirst into the cesspool of racial insensitivity. This time, his Truth Social platform was the canvas for an AI-generated video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as monkeys—a video he shared in a late-night social media frenzy on February 6, 2026.
For those who have not yet seen it, here’s why this is so sickening. At the 59-second mark, an AI clip appears showing the Obamas’ faces superimposed onto monkey bodies, all to the tune of a 1961 song by The Tokens.
This isn’t just a harmless meme; it’s an open and glaring display of racism that has sparked outrage.
But this isn’t breaking news. This is déjà vu. Trump posted similar content during Black History Month in 2025, only to face the same backlash.
But let’s be clear: this isn’t just about a single post. It’s about a pattern of behavior that continues to poison public discourse.
Newsom’s Demands Ring Hollow
Gavin Newsom, the California Governor and one of Trump’s harshest critics on social media, demanded that Republicans denounce this “disgusting” video. His tweet, sent from the Governor’s Press Office, was unequivocal: “Disgusting behavior by the President. Every single Republican must denounce this.
Now.”
Yet, Newsom’s own track record is not without its flaws. He too has been known to lash out in social media storms, suggesting that his demands might be more performative than substantive.
Trump’s Erratic Social Media Activity
The video wasn’t just a one-off. Trump’s most recent posts on Truth Social focused heavily on unsubstantiated claims of election fraud, which he has been peddling for months. But what makes this particularly egregious is the timing—Black History Month.
In another post, Trump shared a screenshot with a sinister message: “This can be a great option if things don’t work out.” Accompanying it was a video clip of Bruce Lee fighting. It’s a move that feels as much like a desperate attempt to distract from his main narrative as anything else.
Trump’s erratic behavior follows calls for Republicans to “take over” the voting process and “nationalize” elections, with one recent podcast proposal suggesting they should “at least 15 places.” This is not only politically divisive but deeply troubling in terms of democratic integrity.
The Broader Context
This latest incident is part of a broader narrative of racial insensitivity and political manipulation. Trump’s posts continue to divide the nation, with his supporters rallying behind him and critics condemning him. The Republican party, under his influence, appears increasingly polarized, with many members echoing his divisive rhetoric.
The question remains: How much longer can the country bear this kind of behavior?
And what does it say about our political discourse when such blatant racism is met not just with silence but with active promotion?
So, you might think this is new. But it’s not. It’s another chapter in a long and troubling story.
