Obama’s Humor at the DNC
Former President Barack Obama entertained the audience at the Democratic National Convention with a light-hearted jab at Donald Trump. Using a hand gesture to emphasize his points, Obama contrasted the current presidential race’s focus with Trump’s past behavior, drawing laughter from the crowd.
Obama on Trump:
“This weird obsession with crowd sizes.” 👐🏼 pic.twitter.com/U3bmQqaDDy— Chris Strider (@stridinstrider) August 21, 2024
Critique of Trump’s Focus
In his speech, Obama addressed core voter concerns about leadership and the future, and then turned his attention to Trump. He remarked, “One thing is for certain, Donald Trump is not losing sleep over that question.” Obama criticized Trump for his constant grievances and obsession with trivial matters.
Gesture Highlights Trump’s Preoccupations
Obama illustrated his critique of Trump’s fixation on crowd sizes by bringing his hands closer together, humorously suggesting that Trump’s focus on size was excessive. The audience responded with a burst of laughter at the gesture.
Comparison to an Annoying Neighbor
Continuing his critique, Obama compared Trump’s behavior to an irritating neighbor who incessantly uses a leaf blower. He emphasized that while such behavior might be tiresome from a neighbor, it is dangerous if exhibited by a president.