Racist Video Post Sparks Rare Rift Between Trump and Republican Senators

• A video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes, shared on Trump's Truth Social, caused a public rift.
• Senator Tim Scott, the only Black Republican in the Senate, publicly condemned the video as racist.
• Trump expressed frustration over Republican lawmakers criticizing him publicly instead of privately.
• The White House removed the video, blaming a staffer, but Trump stated he wouldn't discipline the individual.
• The incident highlights internal GOP tensions ahead of the 2026 midterms, forcing loyalty choices.