Donald Trump, the President of the United States, stated that he did not watch the entire video he shared on social media, which controversially edits the faces of former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama onto the bodies of monkeys. Despite the offensive implications of such editing, Trump defended his decision, asserting that he had not made any mistakes regarding the video's content. This video was initially shared on his platform, Truth Social, and alleged election fraud occurred during the 2020 presidential election against Joe Biden.

The video was accompanied by the song 'The Lion Sleeps Tonight' and asserts without evidence that significant electoral fraud took place. The editing used in the video, linking Black individuals to primates, reflects a longstanding, racist trope that dehumanizes people of color. When questioned if he would apologize for the video, Trump reiterated that he had not made any mistakes, stating he only viewed the beginning of the video and did not engage with the entire message, which has led to widespread criticism.

The implications of Trump's video and his subsequent refusal to acknowledge the problematic aspects of it have reignited discussions about his influence and stance on race and representation in the media. It also raises concerns about the impact of such rhetoric on social media platforms and within the political landscape of the United States, especially considering his continued presence in public discourse and upcoming electoral campaigns.