In a remarkable display of denial that rivals any high-stakes drama, the White House is urging the public to accept that Donald Trump, a man whose social media habits could make a teenager blush, had absolutely no involvement with the racially charged video targeting the Obamas that appeared on his Truth Social account.
Skepticism abounds regarding the claim that Trump remained oblivious to the video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama in an offensive light. After all, this is the same individual notorious for his compulsive tweeting and posting at all hours of the night.
To suggest that a prominent figure in the birther movement, who has spent years amplifying racist rhetoric, was somehow disconnected from this latest attack on the Obamas is, at best, a stretch of the imagination.
According to Semafor, the White House is sticking firmly to its narrative:
“One individual with direct knowledge of the matter informed Semafor that Trump ‘had not seen the video before it got posted’ and expressed his displeasure upon discovering it. Aides are reportedly ‘pretty upset’ about the situation, particularly with the individual responsible for the post,” the source noted.
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A select few individuals are understood to have access to the president’s Truth Social account, which includes White House deputy chief of staff Dan Scavino and one of Trump’s most dedicated aides, Natalie Harp.
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While Harp is known for posting on Trump’s behalf, she typically does so with his explicit approval.
The source indicated that while Scavino did not post the video, if Harp was indeed the culprit, it opens up a whole new can of worms regarding accountability and oversight within the Trump camp.
