Moment 17 – Urging “Fat Husbands” to Vote
In a Michigan rally push for voter turnout, Trump quipped: “Get your fat husband off the couch… fat pig.” The body-shaming comment aimed at motivating women voters but alienated many with its insensitive humor.
Critics blasted it as derogatory and outdated, with body positivity advocates calling it harmful. Supporters saw it as classic Trump banter, but it risked turning off moderate voters. The gaffe highlighted his reliance on off-the-cuff remarks, often backfiring in diverse audiences. It became meme material, with late-night hosts parodying the “fat pig” line, further amplifying the embarrassment.
