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To be shocked Trump reposted an AI video today showing the Obamas as monkeys?

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Carla786 · 06/02/2026 19:23

It's as if, since the second term, he's going out of his way to show the cultish MAGA elements of his voting base will support him no matter what. We had the video where he dropped poo on the protestors, then the disgusting mocking of Rob Reiner's death, then the denial of UK troops' heroism in Afghanistan..

And now this.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=globalnews.ca/news/11655664/donald-trump-obamas-racist-monkeys-video/&ved=2ahUKEwjqm52-ysWSAxWHYEEAHSTvCVcQr_oDKAB6BAguEAE&usg=AOvVaw3HtiZuSF1V7_U6jc30odCl

Aren't even his diehard fans a bit embarrassed at his lack of decency and dignity? Unless they buy his excuse that a staffer posted it, which would still raise a lot of questions even if it were true (unlikely...)

https://www.google.com/url?opi=89978449&rct=j&sa=t&source=web&url=https%3A%2F%2Fglobalnews.ca%2Fnews%2F11655664%2Fdonald-trump-obamas-racist-monkeys-video%2F&usg=AOvVaw3HtiZuSF1V7_U6jc30odCl&ved=2ahUKEwjqm52-ysWSAxWHYEEAHSTvCVcQr_oDKAB6BAguEAE

OP posts:
LemonyCurd · 07/02/2026 09:49

LizzybugMeeting · 07/02/2026 09:48

Does that mean you're happy that Trump is a racist ?

I will dignify your ‘question’ with the response it deserves.

throwawayimplantchat · 07/02/2026 09:50

LemonyCurd · 07/02/2026 09:41

Your question is disingenuous. I can’t possibly know the ins and outs. None of us can.

Also, the ‘probability’ in your question is loaded - you aren’t talking pure statistics, because there are other factors that influence it. The current Lucy Letby situation is a great example of where this can go very wrong very quickly.

Am I aware that people in very visible positions of power can do horrible things? Absolutely. Am I also aware there are people who want to accuse people in power of horrible things they didn’t do? Yes. Am I aware of a snowball effect? Also yes.

As things stands, I can’t know. Neither can you. Politics is a super grubby game. I’ve only worked at local levels and if voters knew the absolute trash people talk at each other behind the scenes, and the lengths some go to in order to discredit others (what you see played out in the media is a tiny tip of the iceberg), I think they’d be shocked.

So, in conclusion, it’s not black and white as it stands. You’re trying to make it black and white. Mostly, the world exists in grey.

It’s not disingenuous, I was trying to get a feel for whether you think he is a victim of a smear campaign or if you’re aware that 25+ women are unlikely to all have made false sexual assault allegations against a billionaire likely with the best lawyers in the world on his side, but you support him being leader of the free world anyway.

It’s clear from your answers (even with talks of grey areas which I’m well aware exist) that you support him regardless of the knowledge as an intelligent person that it’s hugely unlikely they are all lying.

I think it’s good to shine a light on the fact that many who support him simply don’t care that he is likely to have at minimum sexually assaulted women. On top of being a convicted felon. It’s childish to accuse me of ‘black and white’ thinking and imply I’m being idealistic by having an issue with this.

I don’t think it’s idealistic to believe that in a country with hundreds of millions of citizens, there could and should be a better person for the most powerful job on the planet than a convicted felon with a decades long history of sexual assault and rape allegations.

That’s not simplistic or idealistic. It’s a pretty low bar all things considered.

And if Biden / Harris were convicted felons and Trump wasn’t, I can’t imagine how many times Trump and his supporters would have used this in their campaign. You really think Trump wouldn’t have said that made Biden / Harris unsuitable in principle if he himself wasn’t a convicted felon? You really think you wouldn’t yourself use it as another bullet point in the list of reasons you don’t believe Biden / Harris were suitable? Come on now.

LizzybugMeeting · 07/02/2026 09:51

LemonyCurd · 07/02/2026 09:49

I will dignify your ‘question’ with the response it deserves.

Good idea not to keep defending your racist president.

Randomlygeneratedname · 07/02/2026 09:52

Its absolutely disgusting but im not shocked. He isn't exactly known for being not racist.

OhDear111 · 07/02/2026 09:54

It is black and white! That’s the precise problem. No one thinks this is defensible.

LemonyCurd · 07/02/2026 09:56

throwawayimplantchat · 07/02/2026 09:50

It’s not disingenuous, I was trying to get a feel for whether you think he is a victim of a smear campaign or if you’re aware that 25+ women are unlikely to all have made false sexual assault allegations against a billionaire likely with the best lawyers in the world on his side, but you support him being leader of the free world anyway.

It’s clear from your answers (even with talks of grey areas which I’m well aware exist) that you support him regardless of the knowledge as an intelligent person that it’s hugely unlikely they are all lying.

I think it’s good to shine a light on the fact that many who support him simply don’t care that he is likely to have at minimum sexually assaulted women. On top of being a convicted felon. It’s childish to accuse me of ‘black and white’ thinking and imply I’m being idealistic by having an issue with this.

I don’t think it’s idealistic to believe that in a country with hundreds of millions of citizens, there could and should be a better person for the most powerful job on the planet than a convicted felon with a decades long history of sexual assault and rape allegations.

That’s not simplistic or idealistic. It’s a pretty low bar all things considered.

And if Biden / Harris were convicted felons and Trump wasn’t, I can’t imagine how many times Trump and his supporters would have used this in their campaign. You really think Trump wouldn’t have said that made Biden / Harris unsuitable in principle if he himself wasn’t a convicted felon? You really think you wouldn’t yourself use it as another bullet point in the list of reasons you don’t believe Biden / Harris were suitable? Come on now.

Firstly, your questions are coming from a position of bias (and I’m not saying that’s a bad thing btw, just simply that they aren’t objective). You’ve positioned yourself here as the objective judge, when you aren’t.

It’s interesting to follow your rabbit hole to see where you are (in your eyes) determining 25 = very likely. And then conflating this with what one side or another side may do with it.

Partly, I wonder what the utility is for you in asking me a load of questions, because your comment here mostly suggests you are working from a set position and trying to interpret responses to fit within that pre-determined hypothesis. In other words, you’re just seeking bias confirmation. Which is a little bit ironic, considering your conclusions.

Anyway, I have answered your questions patiently. It’s been fun. Now I have to go and get on with my day. Have a lovely weekend!

Oneforallandallforone · 07/02/2026 09:58

LemonyCurd · 07/02/2026 09:56

Firstly, your questions are coming from a position of bias (and I’m not saying that’s a bad thing btw, just simply that they aren’t objective). You’ve positioned yourself here as the objective judge, when you aren’t.

It’s interesting to follow your rabbit hole to see where you are (in your eyes) determining 25 = very likely. And then conflating this with what one side or another side may do with it.

Partly, I wonder what the utility is for you in asking me a load of questions, because your comment here mostly suggests you are working from a set position and trying to interpret responses to fit within that pre-determined hypothesis. In other words, you’re just seeking bias confirmation. Which is a little bit ironic, considering your conclusions.

Anyway, I have answered your questions patiently. It’s been fun. Now I have to go and get on with my day. Have a lovely weekend!

A typical Trump like response. Challenge the person asking the questions not the issue. Deny.. Refuse to answer the questions. Leave the room.

NemesisInferior · 07/02/2026 09:59

LemonyCurd · 07/02/2026 09:16

You are removing the singular depiction of them from the rest of the context.

Do you think depicting Biden as an ape is okay?

As it stands, I think the whole thing (now I’ve seen it) is stupid, and it was a silly mistake that it was posted. Do I think this makes him racist? No. Do I think people who dislike Trump are hooking into this for something to deflect away from bigger issues? Yes.

Of course it's fucking racist.

Boomer55 · 07/02/2026 10:00

OnlyFoolsnMothers · 06/02/2026 20:37

I am so angry- surely surely there is some way to remove this racist, sexiest felon from the most powerful position….!

Presidents are much more powerful than our Prime Ministers - even if impeached, they can hang on.

And, to be honest, if they could remove him, does anyone seriously think Vance would be any better? 🤷‍♀️

LizzybugMeeting · 07/02/2026 10:15

This is what some are attempting to explain away.

To be shocked Trump reposted an AI video today showing the Obamas as monkeys?
TopPocketFind · 07/02/2026 10:17

LemonyCurd · 07/02/2026 09:16

You are removing the singular depiction of them from the rest of the context.

Do you think depicting Biden as an ape is okay?

As it stands, I think the whole thing (now I’ve seen it) is stupid, and it was a silly mistake that it was posted. Do I think this makes him racist? No. Do I think people who dislike Trump are hooking into this for something to deflect away from bigger issues? Yes.

You must be aware of the history of depicting black people as monkeys/apes?

So the 'but Biden' doesn't hold up.

And why is Michelle Obama even involved?

To answer your question, depicting Biden as an ape is also not okay.

You answered my question, silly mistake but not racist.

MidWayThruJanuary · 07/02/2026 12:11

@LemonyCurd
Senator Scott would disagree with you.
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5726417-scott-rebukes-trump-obama-ape/

DdraigGoch · 07/02/2026 12:14

Oneforallandallforone · 06/02/2026 20:28

In 2024 he won the national popular vote - 49..9% v Harris 48.3%.

The majority wanted him.

I don't know where you went to school, but 49% is not a majority.

It's not a majority of those who voted never mind a majority of the country as a whole.

That's before one even considers the question of voter suppression in red states, and possibly even ballot tampering by Elon.

JHound · 07/02/2026 12:18

YABU to be shocked. This is exactly what I would expect from Trump.

DdraigGoch · 07/02/2026 12:19

Nimblethimble · 06/02/2026 21:11

But if we are talking about this then we are not talking about Epstein.

And that is the point of it.

The ultimate "dead cat strategy"

Abd80 · 07/02/2026 12:20

Just when you think Trump couldn’t get any worse ….

Raspberrymoon49 · 08/02/2026 19:35

Oh, he can always get worse, make no mistake about it, this disgusting creature has no limits, ethics, morals or decency

Bikergran · 08/02/2026 19:40

Shocked, yes. Surprised, no. And his supporters won't care. Vile, vile, vile individual and a complete disgrace to his office and his country.

Carla786 · 08/02/2026 23:56

LemonyCurd · 07/02/2026 09:11

Doesn’t seem remotely racially motivated to me - more a query over to validity of whether he could stand.

I have worked in politics for many years and it seems part of the course for opponents to constantly challenge the validity of standing. I’ve heard of it from many people in all manner of ways.

Mostly, I find it weird how people assume because someone is black and they’re involved in something, anyone questioning them about anything must be automatically racist.

Hmm...had previous presidential candidates been challenged in that way? Even if they had, it wouldn't necessarily mean it wasn't driven by/playing to prejudice

JFK being a Catholic was a big deal at the time, and anti-Catholic prejudice definitely played a role in that, for one.

Do you think a President with a French dad, say, would have faced the same questioning of his background?

OP posts:
LizzybugMeeting · 09/02/2026 12:27

LemonyCurd · 07/02/2026 09:09

There is nothing that suggests he had ties with Epstein in the way you are inferring. And plenty of evidence to back that up.

But really they're all good friends

To be shocked Trump reposted an AI video today showing the Obamas as monkeys?
TealScroller · 09/02/2026 12:28

You are being extremely unreasonable to be shocked at this, it seems like exactly the sort of this Trump would do! He's an absolute joke, a vile cretin.

BatchCookBabe · 09/02/2026 12:38

OMG, why are 11% of posters disagreeing with the OP?! 😱

@Carla786 YANBU! WTF is wrong with Donald Trump?! Someone needs to get him out of that job. He is not fit to be president. He is the worst one they've ever had, by a country mile!

As has been said, NOBODY in the UK would be allowed to get away with this and still keep their job.

I am shocked that anyone thinks it's a 'silly mistake' and 'not racist' as someone said further back in the thread.

The apologists for this individual are unbelievable! Shock

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