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Why Racists Keep Calling The Obamas Apes

When a video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes appeared on Truth Social in 2026, it wasn't random. It was a centuries-old weapon. Here's the history, the ideology, and why this trope has never been harmless.

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