Former USA President Obama speaks on video depicting him as an ape

The former U.S. President Barack Obama has responded to a video that was shared on President Donald Trump’s social media pages, showing him and former first lady Michelle Obama as apes. Speaking to a podcast host, Obama said the post reflects a broader decline in civility, lamenting that the “shame” and “decorum” that once guided public officials are now largely absent. The White House first called the outrage “fake” but later said a staff member was responsible and removed the video, sparking renewed discussion about standards in U.S. politics.