FLASHBACK: Obama Mocks Trump in 2011; Trump Denies Jokes Motivated Presidential Run

Former President Barack Obama mocked Donald Trump at the 2011 White House Correspondents' Dinner, referencing his birther claims. Obama quipped, "Now, I've said, and I've repeated, that Barack Obama's birth certificate is a document that I'm very proud to have produced," adding that it was a matter Trump would be "very proud and happy" about. He also suggested Trump could focus on issues like "whether the moon landing was faked, what really happened at Roswell, or where Biggie and Tupac are now." Trump had previously demanded Obama release his birth certificate, and Hawaii released it that year. The incident highlighted a long-standing tension between the two figures.

Trump has previously stated he was treated rudely and roughly at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Comedian Seth Meyers, who hosted that year, expressed surprise at Trump's declaration that he would run for president as a Republican. Trump later explained his absence from subsequent dinners by saying he was treated rudely and roughly, and that the media was 'mean-spirited.'

However, Trump has denied that the dinner sparked his presidential ambitions. While admitting Obama's speech attacked him 'a little,' Trump said he actually found it 'very good and really enjoyed it.' He described his appearance at the dinner as his first time attending as a president, part of celebrations for America's 250th birthday.