Donald Trump’s Truth Social account posts racist video of Obamas depicted as apes

A sickening AI-generated clip portraying the Obamas as apes has been shared on Donald Trump’s Truth Social account.

The US president posted twice on his verified account a minute-long video about voting machine anomalies. At the end of the video, a two-second clip flashes showing former president Barack and first lady Michelle Obama as apes. The AI-generated figures are seen dancing in a jungle setting to “The Lion Sleeps Tonight”.

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