The video, which circulated briefly on Trump’s account before being removed, sparked widespread condemnation from civil rights groups and lawmakers across party lines, who described the imagery as racist and dehumanizing. Trump said he did not view the full video before it was posted and insisted he had no intention to offend, but maintained that he would not issue an apology.
The White House later said the offensive segment was included unintentionally and was taken down after criticism mounted. The incident has renewed debate in the United States over the responsibility of political leaders in sharing content on social media and the impact of racially charged imagery in public discourse.