Donald Trump is relying on his proven strategy of mocking people to maintain support from his radical MAGA base. Midterms are approaching, and the 79-year-old is being pushed back onto the road to amp up voters for Republican candidates. Trump’s mind, as usual, could not adhere to the agend a during a recent rally. Instead of overpromising deliverables to the audience, he turned his time on stage into a roast session until cameras caught what nobody was supposed to see. President Donald Trump thought he could shame a group of athletes until cameras got flipped on him. (Photo by Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP via Getty Images) ‘Thought He Was 220 Pounds and 6’3’’?’: Trump Finally Admits He’s Overweight and Should Get Help After Years of Doctors Saying He’s in ‘Great’ Shape  The billionaire has repeatedly proven that the targets of his vitriol are people he envies, albeit because they are more charming, more intelligent, decorated in their careers, likable, or because of their athleticism, just to name a few attributes that Trump lacks. Young, healthier bodies with the ability to test their limits are especially a reminder of his physical deficiencies, and once again, he let it be known during the event. Trump returned to Florida on May 1 for a rally promoting tax cuts for senior citizens. The president callously tried to shame athletes who still have the support of mom and dad by mocking their weightlifting performances. He acted like an athlete lifting a barbell to their shoulders, equipped with bizarre moves and facial expressions. Trump whined, “‘Mom, I can’t do it,’” after portraying a mother encouraging the child not to give up. His impression included pushing his head back, creating a ghastly merger of his chin and flabby neck, grunts, and wincing with an open mouth. POV: You just realized this isn't a deepfake and this is actually the 47th President. pic.twitter.com/iZbjRRYYJJ— chiky handler (@chiky_handlr) May 3, 2026 The jeering generated laughs from inside The Villages, a 55+ age-restricted community. However, Trump’s wisecrack fell flat online. “Time for a new comedy writer. This is getting old,” a Facebook user wrote. Another user said, “He really does like Jimmy Kimmel because he’s always trying to be a Comedian like Jimmy.” Trump and first lady Melania Trump have both demanded that the “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” host be booted from the airwaves over his unrelenting jokes about the couple and the president’s administration. Others enjoyed Trump’s miming, but at his expense. Brutal close-ups of his face devolved into comments after folks zoomed in on his chin-neck area. Someone else commented, “That’s what happens when you’ve been stuffing your face with too many quarter pounders and big macs from McDonalds. His FAVORITE place!” Many blasted, “He is fat you don’t see how fat he really is Jeez he is obese!” Trump’s unattractive neck was a Thanksgiving hit in 2025. Hecklers photoshopped his head on a turkey after Trump awkwardly mimicked the animal’s gobble during the annual White House turkey pardoning ceremony. What’s up with Donald Trump’s chin? pic.twitter.com/QZ3AQT0RBe— Lucas Sanders (@LucasSa56947288) May 2, 2026 Another critic wrote, “That chin is looking like a melt-down of fatty tissue.  I’ve said it before and I actually think he’s turning to Jabba the Hutt before our eyes. Trump’s ‘Rambo’ body appears to be deteriorating like that bowl of cornmeal mush in his head.” Others say, “It grew three sizes, like the Grinch’s heart” and “ In 2019, Trump tweeted a photo of his head photoshopped onto Sylvester Stallone’s body as Rocky Balboa. In his mind, Trump has an enviable health report. Even his doctor, White House physician Sean Barbabella, has supported the president’s claim that he stands 6 feet 3 and weighs 224 pounds. Photos comparing his physique to prominent athletes and even members of his cabinet suggest lying about his height is among a lengthy list of his Trump’s delusions. ‘Jeez…It Grew’: Trump Tried to Shame a Struggling Athlete But Eagle-Eyed Fans Caught What Nobody Was Supposed to See the Moment He Started Grunting ...read more read less