Former President Donald Trump has reacted to a widely circulated moment from the 2011 White House Correspondents’ Dinner, during which then-President Barack Obama famously ridiculed him. At that time, Trump was present and had recently emerged as a prominent advocate of the unfounded “birther” conspiracy, which questioned Obama’s citizenship in the United States.
The dinner took place after Obama had released his complete birth certificate to dispel rumors regarding his birthplace. Trump claimed credit for this release, asserting that he had achieved what others could not. Obama utilized the occasion to publicly mock Trump, making him the focal point of a sharp comedic segment.
In a now-famous clip from the dinner, Obama humorously commended Trump for resolving the birth certificate issue, allowing him to concentrate on more significant matters such as the moon landing and the locations of Biggie and Tupac. He also made light of Trump’s choices on Celebrity Apprentice, teasing his leadership approach.
