In a recent podcast interview, former President Barack Obama condemned the controversial video shared on Donald Trump's social media platform, Truth Social, which depicted him and former First Lady Michelle Obama as monkeys. Obama described the current political discourse as a 'clown show,' criticizing the lack of 'shame' and 'decorum' among public officials. He stated, "There's this sort of clown show that's happening in social media and on television, and what is true is that there doesn't seem to be any shame about this among people who used to feel like you had to have some sort of decorum and a sense of propriety and respect for the office" (The Hindu, NBC News World). This statement marks Obama's first public response since the video's release on February 5, 2026, which has drawn widespread outrage across the political spectrum.