President Donald Trump posted a video on his social media platform depicting former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama as apes, sparking widespread condemnation and backlash, including from members of his own party. Under pressure, Trump later deleted the racist post.
In response, the Obama Foundation, the organization founded by the former first couple, appeared to issue a subtle rebuttal by sharing a loving video retrospective of Barack and Michelle Obama’s relationship. The foundation’s social media account, which typically posts content unrelated to the Obamas personally, captioned the video, “Love is beautiful.”
The Obamas have not directly commented on Trump’s attack, maintaining their usual practice of not engaging with his provocations. The foundation’s post, highlighting their enduring partnership, was widely interpreted as a dignified counter to the derogatory imagery.