The White House confirmed that a racist video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as monkeys was posted in error.
The post appeared on Trump’s Truth Social platform but was removed after the White House identified it as a staff mistake.
Officials emphasised that the video was not intended to be shared by the President and expressed regret over the incident.
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Social media users widely criticised the post, describing it as offensive and racially insensitive, prompting swift removal by the Trump team.
White House communications staff confirmed that the responsible team member had been notified and appropriate internal action would follow.
The White House reiterated that the President did not personally approve the video and condemned any interpretation of the post as intentional.
Officials urged followers and media to note that the administration is committed to careful oversight of content before publication on official channels.
