Trump called Sen. Tim Scott after lawmaker condemned image of Obamas

February 7, 2026

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President Trump called Sen. Tim Scott after Scott condemned a reposted video of the Obamas as apes.
Trump told Scott the post was a staffer's mistake and assured him it would be removed.
The video was removed shortly after the call.
Scott, the Senate's only Black Republican, called the video "the most racist thing I've seen out of this White House."
Other Republican lawmakers also contacted Trump to urge him to take down the post.
The White House initially defended the video as an "internet meme video" parodying The Lion King.
A White House official later stated a staffer "erroneously made the post."
Trump confirmed speaking with Scott and stated he had not seen the portion of the video featuring the Obamas.

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