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.

Overview

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.