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President Donald Trump sparked widespread condemnation from the White House in Washington D.C. on February 5, 2026, after posting a racist video on social media that depicted former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama as apes. The controversial post, shared during Black History Month, was eventually deleted by the president following significant public backlash, though the administration initially attempted to dismiss the criticism as a distraction. The incident has reignited a fierce national debate regarding the persistence of white supremacist tropes and their role in fueling the president's political support base. Journalist LZ Granderson argues that this behavior is not an isolated lapse in judgment but rather a reflection of a long-standing historical throughline in American politics. By drawing parallels to Richard Nixon laughing at racist comparisons in 1971 and Ronald Reagan’s own history with racial rhetoric, the analysis suggests that Trump’s appeal is deeply rooted in a shared worldview of white supremacy. This perspective posits that while policy platforms like environmental protection or immigration reform have shifted between these leaders, the use of anti-Black imagery remains a consistent tool for mobilizing a specific segment of the electorate. Furthermore, the critique highlights a perceived failure in political forensics regarding the 2024 election of Kamala Harris. While analysts frequently blamed Harris’s loss on economic factors such as grocery prices or her media strategy, Granderson contends that race was the true 'single issue' for many voters. The article suggests that for a significant portion of the population, the desire for a 'safe space for prejudice' outweighs concerns over inflation or foreign policy. As Harris re-emerges in the public eye through a new social media campaign, the contrast between her public service record and Trump's recent actions underscores the deep ideological and racial divide currently shaping the American political landscape.