Criticism Arises After Obama Appears to Make Crude Gesture About Trump at DNC

Former President Barack Obama faced significant backlash after he appeared to make a crude gesture aimed at former President Donald Trump during his speech at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday night, quickly sparked outrage and controversy across social media.

Taking the stage to a warm reception, Obama launched a series of attacks on Trump, mocking him for everything from his grievances to his well-known obsession with crowd sizes. But it was one particular moment that caught the attention of many. As Obama criticized Trump’s “weird obsession with crowd sizes,” he made a gesture with his hands, moving them from large to small while glancing down at his groin—an apparent reference to Trump’s anatomy.

Key Points:

• Obama appeared to make a crude gesture referencing Trump's anatomy during his DNC speech.

• The incident drew immediate criticism from social media users and political commentators alike.

• Obama's gesture contrasted sharply with the "When they go low, we go high" mantra once promoted by former First Lady Michelle Obama.

The gesture didn’t go unnoticed by the audience or those watching at home. Former CNN talk show host Don Lemon was among the first to comment, tweeting, “We all knew what that hand gesture meant @BarackObama.” The Wall Street Journal also took note, stating that Obama’s hand motion seemed to be a “sly reference to the male anatomy.”

Criticism poured in from across the internet, with many expressing disappointment at Obama’s actions. “Did Obama just make a size joke on stage at the #DNC with his hands re Trump? This ain’t the ‘When they go low, we go high’ party anymore,” one person remarked on X (formerly Twitter). The comment referred to Michelle Obama’s famous line from the 2016 election, which emphasized maintaining dignity in the face of political attacks.

Podcast host Megyn Kelly also weighed in, discussing the incident on her show. Kelly noted that Obama’s jab at Trump’s manhood was in stark contrast to his complaints about Trump’s use of childish nicknames and conspiracy theories.

In addition to taking shots at Trump, Obama used his DNC speech to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris, who is expected to be the Democratic nominee for president in 2024. However, the night’s most talked-about moment remains the former president’s controversial gesture, which has added fuel to the already intense political fire.

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