Obama's Unscripted Gesture at DNC Draws Attention

Former President Obama's improvised hand gesture during his DNC speech surprised his speechwriters and sparked reactions from Trump and his supporters.

• Obama's hand gesture during his 'crowd size' joke was not scripted, according to his speechwriter Jon Favreau.
• The gesture, which many interpreted as a jab at Trump, was improvised on the spot.
• Trump and his supporters criticized Obama's remarks as personal attacks rather than policy discussions.
• The joke was written by Obama's former communications director, Dan Pfeiffer, but the visual element was all Obama's doing.
• Obama's speech, including the unscripted moment, received praise for its humor and effectiveness from various commentators.

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