Barack Obama campaigned for Kamala Harris on Thursday in Pennsylvania, where he emphasized her qualifications and criticized former President Donald Trump as a self-centered billionaire who hasn’t contributed positively to anyone’s life, including his own children. This led to a humorous moment during the rally when audience members joked about Trump potentially wearing adult diapers, which resonated well considering Trump’s recent remarks at his rally in Michigan that appeared to echo childlike behavior.
In Pittsburgh, Obama acknowledged the frustrations some voters feel regarding the economy and the desire for disruptive leadership. However, he questioned the logic behind believing Trump would bring about beneficial changes, stating, “There is absolutely no evidence that this man thinks about anybody but himself.” He recalled Trump’s antics since his initial campaign launch, referring to him as a “78-year-old billionaire who has not stopped whining about his problems.” Obama praised Harris’s initiative to provide a $6,000 tax credit for new parents, saying, “Raising kids is hard, and she wants to make it easier to afford essentials like a crib or diapers.” Obama then humorously asked whether Trump had ever changed a diaper, eliciting a loud “no” from the crowd, with one audience member adding, “His own!” Obama responded with laughter, noting he almost mentioned it.
On the same day in Detroit, Trump expressed his frustration over not receiving a Nobel Prize while Obama has. He stated, “If I were named Obama, I would have had the Nobel Prize given to me in 10 seconds,” claiming that Obama received the award without deserving it just for being elected. Trump lamented the perceived unfairness of not being recognized despite his accomplishments, reflecting a long-standing grievance he has had over the Nobel awards.