Obama suggests Trump wears nappies in shady dig at his first solo event for Harris

In addition to taunting his White House successor, Barack Obama also sent a message to black male voters, urging them to cast their ballots on the November 5 election

Barack Obama has launched his strongest attack yet on Donald Trump, poking fun at the former president over whether he ever changed a nappy.

In addition to taunting his White House successor, the former US leader also sent a message to black male voters, urging them to cast their ballots on the November 5 election.

Appearing in the critical swing state of Pennsylvania for Democrat Kamala Harris, Obama praised her proposed policy of awarding new parents a $6,000 (£4,588) child tax credit.

He told the crowd: "She wants to make it easier to afford stuff like a crib, or a car seat or diapers." "I remember changing diapers," he added before asking the rally: "Do you think Donald Trump ever changed a diaper?"

The audience laughed as someone in the crowd responded: "His own." Obama then pointed to an audience member and replied, "I almost said that, but I decided I shouldn't say it."

Speaking to America's men, he said, "I'm sorry, gentlemen. I've noticed this, especially with some men who seem to think Trump's behaviour, the bullying, and the putting people down is a sign of strength. I am here to tell you that is not what real strength is.

"Real strength is about helping people who need it and standing up for those who can't always stand up for themselves.
"That is what we should want for our daughters and for our sons."

He later said: "My understanding, based on reports I'm getting from campaigns and communities, is that we have not yet seen the same kinds of energy and turnout in all quarters of our neighbourhoods and communities as we saw when I was running," adding that it "seems to be more pronounced with the brothers".

Obama went on to say that Trump was more for the rich and that Harris was for the working class. "Instead of giving more tax breaks to billionaires and raising prices on working families, Kamala will give a tax cut to 100 million middle-class and working people here in America," he said.

In response, Steven Cheung, Trump's campaign communications director, said: "Barack Hussein Obama couldn't even make a coherent defence of Kamala Harris' record because even he knows she represents a disastrous four years of skyrocketing inflation, an out-of-control border, and rampant crime that terrorises communities across the country."

After President Joe Biden withdrew from the race following a disastrous debate, Obama endorsed Harris's bid for the White House. Obama said she would "make an excellent president" and pledged that he and former first lady Michelle Obama would "do everything we can to amake sure she wins in November."

Polls show a neck-and-neck race between Harris and Trump, with the Democrat three points up in Pennsylvania.