A resurfaced clip shows Barack Obama mocking Donald Trump, joking that he has never changed a nappy – apart from his own. The video, from a 2024 Presidential campaign rally in Pittsburgh, has gone viral on social media.
In the clip, Obama discusses buying diapers after the birth of his eldest daughter Malia. While talking about the cost of living, he jokes: "I remember the first time I went into the store. I was like... 'What?' Do you see how much diapers cost? I remember buying diapers. Do you think Donald Trump has ever changed a diaper?"
Audience response and viral reactions
Crowds chuckled during the speech, and one person shouted out "his own". Obama, laughing himself, said: "I almost said that, but decided not to."
The clip is being widely shared two years on from the rally, where Obama was campaigning for Democrat candidate Kamala Harris. One Twitter user said: "Setting up a joke, letting a fan finish the punchline, and then claiming you 'decided not to say it' while giggling at the microphone is top-tier political comedy. Bro has mastered the art of the un-said insult."
Another wrote: "Obama knew exactly where that joke was going and still kept it classy. That “I almost said that” was the perfect punchline. Some people lead with insults; Obama leads with wit." A third replied: "Thank you for reminding me what it’s like to smile a real, warm, and genuine smile when listening to a President speak."
Health speculation and aide's role
The resurfacing comes after claims that Trump "poos himself so much you can smell him around the corner" amid fears his health is in decline. Some social media users suggested changing his nappy was actually a job for his aide Natalie Harp, who reportedly carries a large black tote bag filled with adult nappies for Trump.
Harp is also dubbed the "human printer" for trailing Trump to hand him hard copies of flattering news stories and cherry-picked data. She was recently seen clutching a mysterious black rectangular gadget, sparking rumours it was a device keeping the President awake during meetings.
