IL HR0696

Illinois House Resolution condemns President Donald J. Trump for sharing an AI-generated video on February 5, 2026, featuring what the resolution describes as racist caricatures of former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama

Senator Tim Scott, identified as the only Black Republican in the Senate, is quoted calling the post "the most racist thing I've seen out of this White House"

Resolution criticizes the Trump administration for policies affecting Black History Month observances, including restrictions at Florida A&M University prohibiting use of the word "Black" in commemorations due to DEI prohibitions

Resolution cites administration actions to remove recognition of enslaved people at the first presidential mansion in Philadelphia and to revise pamphlets at the Medgar Evers national landmark to remove references to his murderer's racism

February 2026 marks the 100th year of Black History Month recognition in America, and the resolution commits Illinois to continuing to honor and learn from this history