Barack Obama Makes Viral Hand Gesture While Slamming Donald Trump's 'Weird' Obsession with 'Crowd Sizes'

Mar. 15, 2025

Former PresidentBarack Obamatook a series of swipes atDonald Trumpduring his pointed speech at theDemocratic National Convention, blowing up the internet with one now-viral jab at the Republican presidential nominee’s “weird obsession with crowd sizes.”

Taking the podium on Tuesday, Aug. 20, Obama, 63, did not mince words when talking about Vice PresidentKamala Harris' opponent, criticizing Trump for everything from his politics to the former president’s frequent complaints.

“Here is a 78-year-old billionaire who has not stopped whining about his problems since he rode down his golden escalator nine years ago,” Obamasaid. “It has been a constant stream of gripes and grievances that’s actually been getting worse now that he’s afraid of losing to Kamala.”

“There’s the childish nicknames, the crazy conspiracy theories, this weird obsession with crowd sizes,” he added, gesturing with his hands to these different sizes before looking down at his hands jokingly. “It just goes on and on.”

Barack Obama takes the stage at the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 20.Victor J. Blue/Bloomberg via Getty

Victor J. Blue/Bloomberg via Getty

This innuendo earned cheers, claps and laughter from the crowd among the party faithful gathered at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. But it quickly went viral on social media, many praising him for his “perfect comedic delivery.”

“I’m feeling fired up," Obama said at the top of his speech.

Elsewhere during his remarks, Obama also questioned Trump’s dedication to Americans as they decide who to vote for in the polls during elections in November.

“The people who will decide this election are asking a very simple question: Who will fight for me? Who’s thinking about my future? About my children’s future? About our future together?” he said. “One thing is for certain — Donald Trump is not losing sleep over that question.”

Barack Obama speaks on the second night of the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 20.Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty

Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty

Obama is one of several speakers set to take the stage over the course of the DNC. PresidentJoe Biden, first lady Dr.Jill Bidenand Former Secretary of StateHillary Clintonwere among the speakers on night one.

Former first ladyMichelle Obamaspoke on night two before her husband, Barack joking afterwards, “I’m the only person stupid enough to speak after Michelle Obama.”

Democratic presidential nomineeKamala Harrisand her running mateTim Walzare also expected to ceremonially accept the party’s nomination later this week.

Second gentleman Doug Emhoff, Democratic presidential candidate, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minnesota first lady Gwen Walz during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on Aug. 19, 2024.Chip Somodevilla/Getty

Chip Somodevilla/Getty

The DNC comes about a month after Bidendropped out of the presidential raceand gave his “full support and endorsement” for Harris to become the nominee.

She secured enough delegate support tobecome the presumptive Democratic nomineethe following day, while alsocollecting more than $80 million in donationsduring her first 24 hours as a 2024 presidential candidate. She thenannounced Minnesota Gov. Walz as her VP pickon Tuesday, Aug. 6.

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source: people.com