Cyrus Langhorne
President Barack Obama has social media blazing this weekend after lighting up his finale White House Correspondents’ Dinner last night (April 30).
The head of state used last night’s high-profile event as the perfect opportunity to kick jokes at the presidential election and, notably, Republican candidate Donald Trump.
“We weren’t just going to stop there! Come on! Although I am a little hurt that he’s not here tonight. We had so much fun the last time,” Obama joked. “It is surprising. You’ve got a room full of reporters, celebrities, cameras and he says no. Is this dinner too tacky for the Donald? What could he possibly be doing instead? Is he at home, eating a Trump steak? Tweeting out insults to Angela Merkel? What’s he doing?,” Obama asked the crowd of guests. (News.Com Au)
President Obama’s speech turned social media into a meme and video-spawning haven.
"With that, I have just two more words to say: Obama Out." —@POTUS #WHCD pic.twitter.com/RQSDh92YsU
— White House Archived (@ObamaWhiteHouse) May 1, 2016
"We've decided to stay in DC"
"Youngest daughter can finish up HS"
"Michelle can stay closer to her plot of carrots" pic.twitter.com/jAmW1ZdkzE— White House Archived (@ObamaWhiteHouse) May 1, 2016
"Michelle has not aged a day. The only way you can date her in photos is by looking at me." —@POTUS sharing photos: pic.twitter.com/hloflknfMZ
— White House Archived (@ObamaWhiteHouse) May 1, 2016
Tonight is @POTUS's final #WHCD. Check out some of his top jokes from the past 7 years: https://t.co/bLXImBTejs pic.twitter.com/pbXmh3v7fk
— White House Archived (@ObamaWhiteHouse) May 1, 2016
President Obama used a large portion of his speech focusing on popular culture powerhouses like Kendall Jenner and the Trumpster.
Obama defends Trump on foreign policy: "He has spent years meeting people from around the world…Ms. Sweden, Ms. Argentina…" #WHCD
— Variety (@Variety) May 1, 2016
Obama on Trump's absence: "Is he at home eating a Trump steak, tweeting out insults to Angela Merkel?" #WHCD
— Variety (@Variety) May 1, 2016
Obama: "Hillary trying to appeal to young voters is like your Aunt signing up for Facebook." #WHCD
— Variety (@Variety) May 1, 2016
Obama on @KendallJenner: "I'm not exactly sure what sure does but I'm told my Twitter mentions are about to go through the roof." #WHCD
— Variety (@Variety) May 1, 2016
