The Takeout with Major Garrett, 2/6/26

A racist video was posted on President Trump’s social media account, depicting Fmr. First Lady Michelle Obama and Fmr. President Obama as “apes.” President Trump faced backlash from members within its own party, leading to the video being taken down. Weijia Jiang reports from the White House with more. Republican Strategist Melik Abdul and NAACP CEO Derrick Johnson provide analysis. After ending a partial government shutdown, Congress still faces an important divide on funding for immigration enforcement. Major interviews California Democratic Representative Jimmy Gomez for his perspective. Plus, the Winter Olympics are underway! Former Gold Medal Olympian John Naber and Major delve into the stories of past winners. Listen to the full episode here!