For Obama, the ‘Ape Video’ Was About More Than an Insult - bet.com

A controversial AI-generated video depicting former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama as apes was shared on Truth Social, causing immediate backlash.

What happened

The video, shared in February, was condemned for its overt racism. Obama addressed the video in an interview, stating that while he doesn't take it personally, he is offended when his family is dragged into such things. He also expressed concern about a political culture that treats cruelty and misinformation as entertainment, viewing it as a larger battle over behavior people are willing to normalize online and in politics.