PoliticsDonald Trump Mocked by Critics as He's Seen With Protrusion Under the Back of His Suit in Viral Clip: 'That's a Big Diaper'
Donald Trump's protruding backside sparked mockery and contributed to the belief that the elderly POTUS may sport adult diapers.
Aug. 17 2026, Published 11:39 a.m. ET
A viral video of President Donald Trump at a Long Island, N.Y., rally on Friday, August 14, has sparked widespread online speculation and mockery regarding a mysterious, box-shaped bulge visible beneath his suit.
The footage, originally shared on X by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, shows Trump descending from a stage to embrace the parents of a young shooting victim. As he moves, a distinct, rigid protrusion is visible on his backside.
Social media users poked fun at a bulge seen in the back of the president's suit.
Social Media Weighs In
'Seriously, what is going on with Trump's rear end here?' one journalist asked.
The clip quickly captured the attention of progressive pundits, critics and high-profile social media users.
Independent journalist Aaron Rupar flagged the clip on X, writing, "Seriously, what is going on with Trump's rear end here? It looks like he has some sort of contraption back there."
Prominent Trump critic George Conway responded with a pun, joking, "It depends," hinting at the adult diaper brand. Tennis titan Martina Navratilova echoed this, writing, "That's a big diaper, I think :)."
Rumors surrounding the president's health have swirled for months.
The video quickly turned into meme fodder on platforms like Facebook and Instagram, with users joking about SpongeBob SquarePants and "square Pampers.”
There is no verified evidence indicating what the bulge actually is, and the White House has declined to comment on the matter.
Some speculated the rigid shape could be a medical device or a brace designed to assist the 80-year-old president with walking.
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Donald Trump's appearance earlier this month sparked debate over whether he was wearing a wig.
Others suggested a much simpler explanation, noting it could be a poorly fitting suit, thick protective padding or fabric bundling awkwardly as he moved.
This incident follows a string of recent viral moments targeting the president's physical appearance, including internet rumors regarding a changing hair volume and a "wig" routine during recent speeches.
Similar internet trends erupted following a televised 60 Minutes interview, in which viewers zoomed in on a protrusion visible on the back of his suit jacket while he was seated.
Is Donald Trump Incontinent?
Critics have accused the POTUS of wearing a diaper due to incontinence.
The rumor mill flared when Trump's assistant, Natalie Harp, was photographed carrying a large red bag, prompting critics to call it a diaper bag.
The speculation that the elderly POTUS is incontinent and sports diapers largely traces back to unverified claims made in 2020 by Noel Casler, a former staff member who worked on The Celebrity Apprentice. Casler alleged on social media that production occasionally had to pause due to the president's incontinence.
The rumor became so ubiquitous in American political culture that during campaign rallies in 2024, some of Trump's own supporters playfully co-opted the insult. Several attendees were photographed wearing adult diapers over their clothes and carrying signs that read "Real Men Wear Diapers" or "Diapers Over Dems" to lean into and neutralize the online mockery.
