In a recent podcast interview with Brian Tyler Cohen, former President Barack Obama addressed a controversial video shared by Donald Trump earlier this month, noting that the sense of shame and dignity that once guided public officials seems to have vanished. The video, which featured clips of Barack and Michelle Obama's faces on dancing monkey bodies alongside the song 'The Lion Sleeps Tonight', was shared on Trump's social media platform, Truth Social, and also included unsubstantiated claims about election fraud in the 2020 presidential election.

The video has sparked outrage and condemnation from various quarters, including some prominent members of Trump's own Republican Party, who labeled the content as racist. The White House initially defended the video, but the negative reactions prompted a broader discussion on the norms of political discourse and the use of social media in shaping public perception.

Obama's remarks reflect a growing concern among many about the breakdown of dignity in political interactions and the veering away from civility. As societal discussions evolve around race and respect in politics, this incident highlights the ongoing tensions in American society regarding the appropriateness of humor and derogatory stereotypes in public life.