As Introduced

136th General Assembly

Regular Session H. R. No. 341

2025-2026

Representatives Synenberg, Upchurch

Cosponsors: Representatives Jarrells, Mohamed, Piccolantonio, Lawson-Rowe, Cockley, Russo, Somani, Abdullahi, Sigrist, Lett, Rader, Brennan, Brent, Robinson, Troy, Thomas, C., Bryant Bailey, Baker, Brownlee, Sims, Tims, White, E., Grim, Miller, J., McNally

A R E S O L U T I O N

To condemn President Trump's sharing of a racist video on February 5, 2026.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF OHIO:

WHEREAS, The month of February is designated in this state and in the nation as Black History Month to honor and recognize the contributions that African Americans have made in the history of this state and the United States; and

WHEREAS, Former President Barack Obama served as the forty-fourth president of the United States and is recognized as the first African American to serve our country as president; and

WHEREAS, On February 5, 2026, during Black History Month, President Donald Trump posted a video on the Truth Social media platform that depicted former President Obama and his wife, Michelle Obama, in a racist, disrespectful manner, superimposing their faces on the bodies of apes in a jungle; now therefore be it

RESOLVED, That we, the members of the House of Representatives of the 136th General Assembly of the State of Ohio, fully condemn and disapprove of President Trump's actions and stand against such divisive behavior; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit duly authenticated copies of this resolution to the members of the Ohio Congressional delegation and the news media of Ohio.