Barack Obama Hailed As A ‘Protector’ After Saving Michelle From Loose Ball At NBA All-Star Game

Barack Obama jumped in to save the day when a ball almost struck Michelle Obama at an NBA game, and fans are swooning over it. 

Barack Obama jumped in to save the day when a ball almost struck Michelle Obama at an NBA game, and fans are swooning over it. 

The couple had been under the spotlight following a troubling video the White House shared, depicting them as monkeys. 

Barack recently came forward to address the video, acknowledging that Americans did not support it. However, Donald Trump vehemently refused to apologize for the blunder. 

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Barack and Michelle recently enjoyed an adorable family outing at an NBA All-Star game, joined by their daughter, Sasha Obama. 

The former first couple shared a joint post on Instagram, documenting their lovely courtside moment. In the picture, the couple can be seen sitting and smiling while wearing casual attire.

Meanwhile, Sasha, who sat in the row behind them, peeked her head in between them and also smiled at the camera. In the caption, Michelle wrote, “My favorite teammates on and off the court.” 

One of the major highlights of the game came when a loose ball came flying at the former president and his wife, and he immediately caught it before it struck Michelle.

Fans Praise Barack Obama For Courtside Action

President Barack Obama comes up with the loose ball courtside! pic.twitter.com/HFcfdV4ehM

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A video posted on X captured the moment he saved the day, and he was seen smiling before handing the ball to Devin Booker. 

The moment went viral on social media, with many fans commending the former POTUS for stepping in to save the day. One fan wrote, “He’s a protector! I saw how he protected Michelle right there.”

Another fan agreed, writing, “Obama showing he’s still got game. Snagging that loose ball like a pro. Courtside moments don't get much better than this. Definitely a highlight for fans in the arena.”

One fan brought Donald Trump into the conversation, writing that if it were Trump, he would have let the ball hit him, then he would’ve sued for “10 Billion.”

Meanwhile, another fan also compared the former POTUS to Trump, writing, “It’s crazy that we went from a classy and compassionate leader and first family in the Obamas to the pdf in office now smh.”

What Barack Obama Said About The Racist Video Shared by Donald Trump

The Obamas’ heartfelt courtside moment comes a few days after Barack finally said something about the video Trump shared, which depicted him and his wife as monkeys in the jungle. 

Per The Blast, the former president first of all acknowledged a need to “recognize that the majority of the American people find this behaviour deeply troubling.”

He then noted that while the video garnered attention, there are still people who believe in “decency, courtesy,” and kindness. 

He further noted that the most surprising part about the incident is that no one seemed to have any “shame” because there’s no longer a sense of decorum or “respect for the office.” 

Trump Received Backlash For The Images He Shared

Just as Barack said, many Americans frowned upon the video the president shared. In it, Barack and Michelle’s faces were edited on top of monkeys’ bodies, and they seemed to move around in a jungle. 

After the video made the rounds on social media, many Democrats and Republicans condemned Trump for it, as reported by The Blast.

Senator Tim Scott shared a post on social media, noting that he hoped it was fake because it was the “most racist thing” he has seen come out of the White House. Similarly, Senator Pete Ricketts noted that any reasonable person could see the racist undertones of the video and called for the White House to apologize for it. 

Despite the backlash, the president maintained his innocence and refused to apologize.  Instead, he issued a statement saying that it was from an internet meme that depicted Trump as king of the jungle, and Democrats as characters from "The Lion King."

Eventually, the video was taken down, and the blunder was blamed on a White House staff member, but there was still no apology from Trump. 

Michelle Obama Is Still Switching Up Her Appearance

Amid the controversial video shared by the White House, Michelle has been focusing on other aspects of her life, particularly her fashion choices. 

The Blast reported that the former First Lady revealed that she got 10 new piercings in one sitting. While it was a major change to her appearance, her husband didn’t notice it until days later. 

Michelle hilariously recalled how it took Barack “a couple of days” to realize the difference. She also revealed that she has always wanted piercings, and she got inspired by young people around her to finally get them.