USA, Donald Trump speaks at a reception for Black History Month in Washington DC

Feb 18, 2026

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US President Trump speaks at Black History reception United States President Donald Trump arrives to speak at a reception for Black History Month in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 18 February 2026. The event comes less than two weeks after President Trump™s Truth Social account shared a racist video of former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama. Credit: Jim LoScalzo Pool via CNP Washington District of Columbia United States of America EDITORIAL USE ONLY Copyright: xx CNPx xAdMediax admphotostwo970408
February 18, 2026, Washington, Maryland, United States: President DONALD TRUMP speaks at a Black History Month reception in the East Room of the White House. Washington United States - ZUMAl312 20260218_znp_l312_039 Copyright: xAndrewxLeydenx
February 18, 2026, Washington, District Of Columbia, USA: United States President Donald J Trump participates in a Black History Month Reception in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 Washington USA - ZUMAs152 20260218_faa_s152_057 Copyright: xAndrewxThomasx
February 18, 2026, Washington, District Of Columbia, USA: United States President Donald J Trump participates in a Black History Month Reception in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 Washington USA - ZUMAs152 20260218_faa_s152_053 Copyright: xAndrewxThomasx
February 18, 2026, Washington, District Of Columbia, USA: United States President Donald Trump speaks at a reception for Black History Month in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 18 February 2026. The event comes less than two weeks after President Trump™s Truth Social account shared a racist video of former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama. Alice Marie Johnson, the White House Pardon Czar, looks on from right Washington USA - ZUMAs152 20260218_faa_s152_052 Copyright: xJimxLoScalzox-xPoolxviaxCNPx
February 18, 2026, Washington, District Of Columbia, USA: United States President Donald Trump embraces Alice Marie Johnson, the White House Pardon Czar, at a reception for Black History Month in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 18 February 2026. The event comes less than two weeks after President Trump™s Truth Social account shared a racist video of former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama Washington USA - ZUMAs152 20260218_faa_s152_051 Copyright: xJimxLoScalzox-xPoolxviaxCNPx
February 18, 2026, Washington, District Of Columbia, USA: United States President Donald J Trump participates in a Black History Month Reception in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 Washington USA - ZUMAs152 20260218_faa_s152_044 Copyright: xAndrewxThomasx
February 18, 2026, Washington, District Of Columbia, USA: United States President Donald Trump shakes hands with US Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Scott Turner as former US Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Dr. Ben Carson (R) looks on at a reception for Black History Month in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 18 February 2026. The event comes less than two weeks after President Trump™s Truth Social account shared a racist video of former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama Washington USA - ZUMAs152 20260218_faa_s152_035 Copyright: xJimxLoScalzox-xPoolxviaxCNPx
February 18, 2026, Washington, District Of Columbia, USA: United States President Donald J Trump participates in a Black History Month Reception in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 Washington USA - ZUMAs152 20260218_faa_s152_032 Copyright: xAndrewxThomasx
February 18, 2026, Washington, District Of Columbia, USA: Attorney Leo Terrell, right, makes remarks as United States President Donald J Trump, left, listens during a Black History Month Reception in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 Washington USA - ZUMAs152 20260218_faa_s152_030 Copyright: xAndrewxThomasx
February 18, 2026, Washington, District Of Columbia, USA: Attorney Leo Terrell, right, makes remarks as United States President Donald J Trump, left, listens during a Black History Month Reception in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 Washington USA - ZUMAs152 20260218_faa_s152_024 Copyright: xAndrewxThomasx
February 18, 2026, Washington, District Of Columbia, USA: United States President Donald Trump speaks at a reception for Black History Month in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 18 February 2026. The event comes less than two weeks after President Trump™s Truth Social account shared a racist video of former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama Washington USA - ZUMAs152 20260218_faa_s152_018 Copyright: xJimxLoScalzox-xPoolxviaxCNPx
February 18, 2026, Washington, District Of Columbia, USA: United States President Donald Trump talks with DC resident Felicia Cook, who lost her grandson to gun violence, during a reception for Black History Month in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 18 February 2026. The event comes less than two weeks after President Trump™s Truth Social account shared a racist video of former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama Washington USA - ZUMAs152 20260218_faa_s152_016 Copyright: xJimxLoScalzox-xPoolxviaxCNPx
February 18, 2026, Washington, Md, United States: President DONALD TRUMP speaks at a Black History Month reception in the East Room of the White House on February 18, 2026. Washington United States - ZUMAl312 20260218_znp_l312_038 Copyright: xAndrewxLeydenx
President Donald J. Trump Speaks At White House Black History Month Reception (NEW) President of the United States Donald J. Trump speaks at a Black History Month Reception at The White House. February 18, 2026, Washington, D.C., USA: United States President Donald J. Trump speaks at a Black History Month Reception. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Mazza TheNews2 (Foto: Kyle Mazza Thenews2 imago images) President Donald J. Trump Speaks At White House Black History Month Reception Copyright: xKylexMazzax
President Donald J. Trump Speaks At White House Black History Month Reception (NEW) President of the United States Donald J. Trump speaks at a Black History Month Reception at The White House. February 18, 2026, Washington, D.C., USA: United States President Donald J. Trump speaks at a Black History Month Reception. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Mazza TheNews2 (Foto: Kyle Mazza Thenews2 imago images) President Donald J. Trump Speaks At White House Black History Month Reception Copyright: xKylexMazzax
President Donald J. Trump Speaks At White House Black History Month Reception (NEW) President of the United States Donald J. Trump speaks at a Black History Month Reception at The White House. February 18, 2026, Washington, D.C., USA: United States President Donald J. Trump speaks at a Black History Month Reception. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Mazza TheNews2 (Foto: Kyle Mazza Thenews2 imago images) President Donald J. Trump Speaks At White House Black History Month Reception Copyright: xKylexMazzax
President Donald J. Trump Speaks At White House Black History Month Reception (NEW) President of the United States Donald J. Trump speaks at a Black History Month Reception at The White House. February 18, 2026, Washington, D.C., USA: United States President Donald J. Trump speaks at a Black History Month Reception. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Mazza TheNews2 (Foto: Kyle Mazza Thenews2 imago images) President Donald J. Trump Speaks At White House Black History Month Reception Copyright: xKylexMazzax
President Donald J. Trump Speaks At White House Black History Month Reception (NEW) President of the United States Donald J. Trump speaks at a Black History Month Reception at The White House. February 18, 2026, Washington, D.C., USA: United States President Donald J. Trump speaks at a Black History Month Reception. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Mazza TheNews2 (Foto: Kyle Mazza Thenews2 imago images) President Donald J. Trump Speaks At White House Black History Month Reception Copyright: xKylexMazzax
President Donald J. Trump Speaks At White House Black History Month Reception (NEW) President of the United States Donald J. Trump speaks at a Black History Month Reception at The White House. February 18, 2026, Washington, D.C., USA: United States President Donald J. Trump speaks at a Black History Month Reception. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Mazza TheNews2 (Foto: Kyle Mazza Thenews2 imago images) President Donald J. Trump Speaks At White House Black History Month Reception Copyright: xKylexMazzax
Former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Dr. Ben Carson (L) speaks alongside U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Eric Turner (R) at a reception for Black History Month in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. The event comes less than two weeks after President Trump s Truth Social account shared a racist video of former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama. WASP20260218110 JIMxLOxSCALZO
Attorney Leo Terrell speaks at a reception for Black History Month in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. The event comes less than two weeks after President Trump s Truth Social account shared a racist video of former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama. WASP20260218108 JIMxLOxSCALZO
President Donald Trump speaks at a reception for Black History Month in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. The event comes less than two weeks after President Trump s Truth Social account shared a racist video of former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama. WASP20260218107 JIMxLOxSCALZO
President Donald J. Trump Speaks At White House Black History Month Reception (NEW) President of the United States Donald J. Trump speaks at a Black History Month Reception at The White House. February 18, 2026, Washington, D.C., USA: United States President Donald J. Trump speaks at a Black History Month Reception. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Mazza TheNews2 (Foto: Kyle Mazza Thenews2 imago images) President Donald J. Trump Speaks At White House Black History Month Reception Copyright: xKylexMazzax
President Donald Trump embraces Alice Marie Johnson, the White House Pardon Czar, during a reception for Black History Month in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. The event comes less than two weeks after President Trump s Truth Social account shared a racist video of former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama. WASP20260218104 JIMxLOxSCALZO
President Donald Trump shakes hands with U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Eric Turner as Former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Dr. Ben Carson (R) looks on during a reception for Black History Month in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. The event comes less than two weeks after President Trump s Truth Social account shared a racist video of former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama. WASP20260218111 JIMxLOxSCALZO
President Donald Trump speaks at a reception for Black History Month in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. The event comes less than two weeks after President Trump s Truth Social account shared a racist video of former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama. WASP20260218103 JIMxLOxSCALZO
President Donald Trump speaks at a reception for Black History Month in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. The event comes less than two weeks after President Trump s Truth Social account shared a racist video of former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama. WASP20260218102 JIMxLOxSCALZO
US President Trump speaks at Black History reception US President Donald Trump prior to speaking at a reception for Black History Month in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 18 February 2026. The event comes less than two weeks after President Trump’s Truth Social account shared a racist video of former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama. Photo by JIM LO SCALZO Pool ABACAPRESS.COM WASHINGTON DC United States Copyright: xPool ABACAx
US President Trump speaks at Black History reception US President Donald Trump prior to speaking at a reception for Black History Month in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 18 February 2026. The event comes less than two weeks after President Trump’s Truth Social account shared a racist video of former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama. Photo by JIM LO SCALZO Pool ABACAPRESS.COM WASHINGTON DC United States Copyright: xPool ABACAx
US President Trump speaks at Black History reception US President Donald Trump speaks at a reception for Black History Month in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 18 February 2026. The event comes less than two weeks after President Trump’s Truth Social account shared a racist video of former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama. Photo by JIM LO SCALZO Pool ABACAPRESS.COM WASHINGTON DC United States Copyright: xPool ABACAx
US President Trump speaks at Black History reception US President Donald Trump gestures prior to speaking at a reception for Black History Month in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 18 February 2026. The event comes less than two weeks after President Trump’s Truth Social account shared a racist video of former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama. WASHINGTON DC United States Copyright: xPool ABACAx
US President Trump speaks at Black History reception US President Donald Trump arrives to speaks at a reception for Black History Month in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 18 February 2026. The event comes less than two weeks after President Trump’s Truth Social account shared a racist video of former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama. WASHINGTON DC United States Copyright: xPool ABACAx
US President Trump speaks at Black History reception US President Donald Trump speaks at a reception for Black History Month in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 18 February 2026. The event comes less than two weeks after President Trump’s Truth Social account shared a racist video of former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama. WASHINGTON DC United States Copyright: xPool ABACAx
US President Trump speaks at Black History reception Supporters of US President Donald Trump wait for his remarks during a reception for Black History Month in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 18 February 2026. The event comes less than two weeks after President Trump’s Truth Social account shared a racist video of former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama. WASHINGTON DC United States Copyright: xPool ABACAx

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February 18, 2026, Washington, Maryland, United States: President DONALD TRUMP speaks at a Black History Month reception in the East Room of the White House. Washington United States - ZUMAl312 20260218_znp_l312_039 Copyright: xAndrewxLeydenx

February 18, 2026, Washington, Md, United States: President DONALD TRUMP speaks at a Black History Month reception in the East Room of the White House on February 18, 2026. Washington United States - ZUMAl312 20260218_znp_l312_038 Copyright: xAndrewxLeydenx