Trump Refuses to Apologize for Racist Post
from The Weekend Hosted by Miles Taylor, Jackie Alemany, Vaughn Hillyard, John Brennan, Eugene Daniels, Symone Sanders Townsend, Jonathan Capehart
February, 7 2026, 7AM; The racist video on his social media account was posted late Thursday, the fifth day of Black History Month, and depicts the Obamas as apes -- a longtime racist trope that has deep historical roots. The post sparked backlash with Democratic and Republican lawmakers quickly condemning it. Symone Sanders Townsend and Miles Taylor join The Weekend to discuss the president’s post and his refusal to admit any wrongdoing. For more, follow us on social media: Bluesky: @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social Instagram: @theweekendmsnow TikTok: @theweekendmsnow To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts.
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President Donald Trump refuses to apologize for the racist post on his social media of former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama.
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