US EditionTrump Criticizes GOP Lawmakers in Private Discussions Following Backlash Over Video, Sources Say
Trump privately fumed at GOP senators who condemned a racist video he posted, blaming an unnamed staffer and vowing consequences before the 2026 midterms, sources said.
- A Truth Social post depicting the Obamas as apes was deleted nearly 12 hours after going online, prompting GOP lawmakers to criticize it last Friday morning, with Trump privately berating them at Mar-a-Lago.
- Aides including Natalie Harp and Dan Scavino, who have access, were with the president during weekend events, helping posts appear on Truth Social.
- Sen. Tim Scott and Sen. Katie Britt publicly condemned the post, with Loomer presenting lawmakers' statements, reflecting GOP dissent from Trump.
- The episode marks one of the sharpest GOP splits ahead of the 2026 midterms, as some GOP lawmakers opposed Trump's tariff stance and he threatened primary consequences.
- Some senators who criticized the post attended the White House's removal of the video last week, nearly 12 hours after it had been online, highlighting intra-party divisions.
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