President Donald Trump posted a video in which former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama were depicted as apes. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images; Debra L Rothenberg/WireImage)
"Praying it was fake because it’s the most racist thing I’ve seen out of this White House. The President should remove it," said Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C.
Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., called the video "wrong" and "incredibly offensive."
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Former President Barack Obama promoting a book in 2024. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
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