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Former President Barack Obama has forcefully condemned a racist video shared by Donald Trump, describing the current political discourse as a "clown show" devoid of decency.

Former President Barack Obama has forcefully condemned a racist video shared by Donald Trump, describing the current political discourse as a "clown show" devoid of decency, signaling a brutal tone for the upcoming political season.
In a rare and scathing intervention, former US President Barack Obama has addressed the vile, racist imagery recently circulated by his successor, Donald Trump. The controversy erupted last week when Trump's Truth Social account shared a video depicting Obama and his wife, Michelle, as apes—a trope steeped in centuries of anti-Black racism. While the post was eventually deleted and blamed on a "campaign staffer," the damage was done. Speaking to podcaster Brian Tyler Cohen, Obama did not mince his words, labeling the behavior as "deeply troubling" and emblematic of a "clown show" that has taken over American politics.
Obama's response was characterized by a mix of anger and resignation. "There doesn't seem to be any shame about this among people who used to feel like you had to have some sense of decorum and a sense of propriety," Obama said. His comments go beyond a personal defense; they are an indictment of the Republican Party's capture by the MAGA movement's basest instincts. By dehumanizing his political opponents, Obama argued, Trump is eroding the democratic guardrails that rely on mutual respect.
The White House's initial reaction—dismissing the backlash as "fake outrage"—has only fueled the fire. For African observers, and particularly for Kenyans who claim Obama as a son of the soil, the incident is a stark reminder of the racism that still permeates the highest levels of Western power.
Obama's re-emergence into the fray suggests that the Democratic Party intends to use Trump's lack of character as a central plank in the midterm campaigns. However, the former President ended on a hopeful note, stating that the "majority of the American people find this behavior deeply troubling." Whether that majority will translate into votes remains the open question of the 2026 cycle.
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