Former President Barack Obama took a dig at Republican nominee Donald Trump while addressing a rally for Harris-Walz in Tucson, Arizona, on Friday. "You think Donald Trump has ever changed a diaper? No, Jeeves. Jeeves, what is this?" he said.
Obama: You think Donald Trump has ever changed a diaper? No, Jeeves. Jeeves, what is this? pic.twitter.com/dmOM8kzn3f
— Acyn (@Acyn) October 18, 2024
His remarks prompted many reactions on social media platforms like X, formerly known as Twitter.
He wears a diaper
— Outspoken™️ (@Out5p0ken) October 18, 2024
An X user commented, "Trump has never changed a diaper. Harris will give tax breaks to new families."
Sassy Obama is my favorite.
— Michelle, Suburban Mom🇺🇸🦅💙 (@Meidas_Michelle) October 18, 2024
Reacting to the remarks, another X user said, "The only diaper he's come close to changing is his own Depends, and he probably pays someone to do that for him too."
Pretty certain Trump doesn't even change his own diaper.
— ❤️🔥 A To The Z ❤️🔥 (@A_tothe_Z_Amber) October 18, 2024
"Obama humorously questioned whether Donald Trump has ever changed a diaper, suggesting that he would rely on someone else, like a butler named "Jeeves," to handle such tasks. This comment underscores Obama's perspective on Trump's privileged background and lack of hands-on experience," added another X user.
He may not change them, but he sure doesn't wear them, or FOX wouldn't have to put towels under him when he visits. pic.twitter.com/4yyN0XSZKV
— Brown Eyed Susan (@smc429) October 19, 2024
The former president's comments on Trump came after he praised Harris' proposal to provide a $6000 child tax credit to new parents. This proposed policy would financially aide families who struggle with the cost of raising a child.
Praising Harris, Obama said, "She wants to make it easier to afford stuff like a crib, or a car seat or diapers."
Obama's rally in Arizona came days after he admonished black men for not supporting Harris, suggesting that sexism might be at play. His comments during an appearance in Pennsylvania caused a controversy.
"Part of it makes me think — and I’m speaking to men directly — part of it makes me think that, well, you just aren’t feeling the idea of having a woman as president," he said in Pennsylvania.
Meanwhile, Harris and Obama are scheduled to make a joint appearance in Georgia on October 24. Michelle Obama will be joining Harris in Michigan on October 26.