Obama unleashes on Trump as he breaks silence over video depicting him and Michelle as apes

Senator Pete Ricketts of Nebraska argued that ‘a reasonable person sees the racist context,’ and said the White House should remove it and apologize.

California Governor Gavin Newsom’s press office blasted the post as well: ‘Disgusting behavior by the President. Every single Republican must denounce this. Now.’

A White House insider previously told the Daily Mail that the clip was posted by mistake and was accidentally included in a screen recording of a different video about election fraud.

‘It’s an obvious screen recording and the boomer who posted it on X didn’t trim off the excess when the next reel started to auto play,’ the Trump official shared.

‘The aide didn’t notice that one second portion at the end of the video and it was never seen by the president.’

Trump told reporters that he didn’t watch the whole video before it was shared online and maintained that he didn’t do anything wrong.

‘What I saw in the beginning was really strong. It was about fraudulent elections. Anytime I see that stuff and it’s credible, you put it up. I didn’t do it. This was done by someone else. It was a re-truth but that was a very strong truth,’ he said.

During the half-hour long interview, Obama admitted that any return to elected office would likely cost him his marriage, joking that his wife Michelle would leave him if he ever attempted a political comeback.

The former president made the candid admission in which he essentially faced up to the fact his days in politics are firmly behind him.

‘First of all, I’m not a politician anymore and I can’t be, right?’ Obama began.

‘I mean, I guess technically I could run for, you know, city council or something, but I’m not in elected office. I don’t have levers of power. I’m term limited out. And by the way, I believe in the Constitution and also I believe in my marriage and Michelle would divorce me even if I could run again.’

The remark, delivered with Obama’s trademark humor, offered a rare public window into the influence Michelle Obama holds over her husband’s decisions.

It also highlighted the toll years at the center of American political life took on their family.

Obama has long acknowledged the sacrifices Michelle made during his ascent from Illinois state senator to back-to-back terms in the Oval Office.

Michelle has repeatedly spoken about the strain political life placed on their family, and has remained both his closest confidante throughout. Obama said that she is also a powerful force guiding over what comes next.

During the interview he emphasized that the couple’s post-presidential mission is a shared one focused less on reclaiming power and more on cultivating the next generation.

‘Michelle and I still have the capacity, not just here in the United States, but globally, to inspire and motivate young people and invite them in to this process,’ Obama explained, describing their work through the Obama Foundation.

He framed the mission as essential at a moment when younger Americans face mounting challenges, from economic uncertainty to social isolation.

He argued that the role of him and his wife is to help empower others rather than lead from the front.

‘That’s going to come from the 20, 30-year-old’s who know firsthand what it means to not be able to buy a house,’ he said. ‘They’re the ones who are going to remake our institutions so that they are consistent with the values that are, I think, timeless.’

The Obamas’ new presidential center in Chicago set to open in June will serve as the physical embodiment of that vision: part museum, part civic hub, and part training ground for emerging leaders.

Obama also acknowledged what may be a particular draw for some visitors.

‘There will be a museum with Michelle’s dresses since that’s what people want to see,’ he said with a laugh, referring to the fashion that helped make his wife one of the most admired and recognizable First Ladies in modern history.

Her wardrobe choices became cultural touchstones during their eight years in the White House, symbolizing not just her personal style but a broader sense of representation, accessibility, and cultural influence.

But Obama made clear that beyond the dresses and memorabilia, Michelle’s deeper legacy lies in her continued role as a global inspiration.

He credited both of them with using their post-presidential platform to elevate others – particularly young leaders who might otherwise never have access to power.

‘Our job as leaders is to lift up other leaders,’ Obama said. ‘To empower others to find their gifts and help them exercise those gifts.’

That philosophy has guided their foundation’s work, which has trained thousands of emerging leaders from across the United States and around the world – including grassroots organizers, teachers, healthcare professionals, and activists.

During a quick-fire round of questioning, Obama declared that aliens are ‘real’ before firmly dismissing long-running conspiracy theories that extraterrestrials are being hidden at Area 51.

The candid exchange offered a rare glimpse into what presidents may know when it comes to one of America’s most enduring mysteries.

The former president made the remarks when Cohen asked him directly: ‘Are aliens real?’

Obama’s answer was direct: ‘Uh, they’re real, but I haven’t seen them,’ he said, before immediately addressing speculation surrounding Area 51, the secretive US military facility in Nevada that has long been at the center of extraterrestrial conspiracy theories.

‘And they’re not being kept in uh what is it? Area 51!’ Obama continued. ‘There’s no underground facility unless there’s this enormous conspiracy and they hid it from the president of the United States.’

His comments – delivered with a mix of humor and authority – amounted to a clear rejection of claims that the US government is secretly housing alien life forms at the classified base.

Area 51 has fueled decades of speculation, particularly since the Cold War, when its remote desert location and classified operations made it a natural target for rumors about UFOs and extraterrestrial cover-ups.

The US government has acknowledged the facility’s existence but has consistently said it is used for testing advanced military aircraft.

Cohen then asked what question he most wanted answered upon entering the White House.

‘Where are the aliens?’ Obama replied with a laugh.

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