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BY Malise Omoloye, 6:16pm February 10, 2026,

Why America Keeps Moving the Line on Trump

by Malise Omoloye, 6:16pm February 10, 2026,

President Donald Trump has reignited debate over why America keeps shifting its moral line on him. He shared a video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as monkeys and refused to apologize. The post drew rare bipartisan condemnation, including from Republicans. International media also criticized it, calling the imagery racist and dehumanizing. This breakdown episode traces how years of conspiracy theories, dehumanizing language, and sexual misconduct were excused or normalized. Racism, however, became so explicit that it could no longer be ignored.

Last Edited by:Malise Omoloye Updated: February 10, 2026

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