UNBIASED Politics February 9, 2026: Trump's Controversial Obama Video, $10B IRS Lawsuit, Epstein Documents Show Federal Officials Saw 'Orange Figure' Night of Epstein's Death, and More.
Feb 9, 2026
A breakdown of a viral AI video tied to Obama imagery and the political fallout. Coverage of a $10 billion lawsuit claiming illegal tax-record leaks. Report on an illegal Las Vegas bio lab linked to a prior California operation. Review of newly released documents describing an unexplained orange figure near Jeffrey Epstein the night he died. Short news hits and a critical thinking segment.
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AI Clip Tacked Onto Trump Video
- Jordan Berman explains a 62-second Truth Social post that ended with a one-second AI clip showing the Obamas on ape bodies.
- The clip originated from a separate 55-second AI animal video that mapped political figures to animals and used "The Lion Sleeps Tonight."
Bipartisan Backlash And Claims Of Error
- The post stayed up overnight and was removed after bipartisan backlash, including criticism from several Republican lawmakers.
- Critics called for deletion and apology, while some suggested it was a sloppy staff mistake.
White House Explanation And Trump's Response
- Jordan Berman recounts White House and Trump responses, including staff error claims and Caroline Le's defense calling it a "Lion King" meme.
- Trump said he hadn't watched the entire video and later said "of course I do" condemn racist parts when asked.