A Trump White House video that depicted Barack and Michelle Obama as monkeys generated so much criticism that even Newsmax wrote about it. From a Feb. 6 article by the apparently unironically named Charlie McCarthy:
Following bipartisan backlash, including from a prominent Black Republican U.S. senator, President Donald Trump on Friday deleted a social media post showing former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama as monkeys.
The post, shared Thursday night on Trump’s Truth Social account, remained online for nearly 12 hours before being removed, according to reports from CNN and the Washington Examiner.
The video was largely focused on election-counting technology and claims about the 2020 presidential election.
But near the end of the clip, an apparent AI-generated image briefly appeared showing the faces of Barack and Michelle Obama superimposed onto monkeys.
The post drew swift condemnation, including rare and direct criticism from Republicans.
[…]Critics argued the post undermined the GOP’s efforts to broaden support among minority voters, while supporters said the administration should focus on issues that matter most to Americans — including inflation, border security, crime, and restoring confidence in elections.
Even so, the sharp response from prominent Republicans signaled that the post crossed a line.
You know it’s a bad thing for Trump when Newsmax notes criticism of him.