- A video shared on Donald Trump’s Truth Social caused anger across political lines
- The clip was criticised for targeting America’s first Black former president and first lady
- The White House later blamed the post on a staff error and took it down
- Trump rejected calls to apologise and defended his action
A video shared on US President Donald Trump’s Truth Social account late Thursday quickly drew strong criticism from many sides. Civil rights groups, Democratic leaders, and senior Republicans all condemned the content soon after it appeared online.
Many critics said the video crossed a line, accusing it of showing disrespect toward the country’s first Black former president and first lady.
At first, the White House brushed off the reaction, calling the backlash unnecessary. However, hours later, officials shifted their stance.
The administration said the post was shared by a staff member who acted in error. The video was later deleted, but only after well-known Republican figures also demanded its removal.
When questioned about the matter on Friday, Trump showed no regret. He dismissed the criticism and made it clear he would not say sorry.
“I didn’t make a mistake,” he told reporters, standing by the post despite the uproar it caused.
The controversial video was one of several posts Trump shared overnight. These updates again pushed his long-running claim that the 2020 presidential election was rigged.
Courts across the United States have rejected these claims many times. Even Trump’s former Attorney General previously stated there was no proof of widespread fraud.
The incident has renewed debate over the use of social media by political leaders and the impact of harmful content online. While the video is no longer visible, the reaction shows growing concern about accountability and respect in political messaging.
As criticism continues, attention now turns to how such posts are handled moving forward and who takes responsibility when lines are crossed.
