New Delhi, Feb. 8 -- Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama have not directly responded to President Donald Trump's racist social media post portraying them as apes, but the couple shared a message of encouragement for American athletes competing at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.

"To all the athletes representing @TeamUSA: I'm so proud of you," Obama wrote on X on February 6, as the Milano Cortina 2026 Games got underway.

"Your talent and perseverance have brought you to this moment, and Michelle and I will be joining Americans from across the country cheering you on."

The message came a day after a video shared on Trump's Truth Social account triggered a firestorm of criticism. The clip, posted late on ...