Republicans Condemn GOP Official’s ‘Vile’ Post Mocking Obama

A Kentucky Republican leader is facing backlash after sharing a social media video depicting former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama as apes — a racist trope that drew condemnation from the state GOP.

Bobbie Coleman, chairwoman of the Hardin County Republican Party, confirmed posting the since-deleted video, which she said was intended to celebrate Donald Trump’s accomplishments.

State GOP Chairman Robert J. Benvenuti III called the video “vile and reprehensible” and said the party would take “the harshest action available” against those involved.

Coleman later apologized, saying she hadn’t considered the video’s racist implications and insisted it did not reflect her values.

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