Millions tuned in to 60 Minutes on Sunday to hear what President Donald Trump had to say after the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner shooting in Washington, DC Saturday night. Trump’s exchange with host Norah O’Donnell grew tense at points, but according to some viewers, the real news was a “bulge” in Trump’s pants, seemingly revealing he wears an adult diaper.
Diaper Don strikes again?
Several social posts shared a particular angle from the 60 Minutes appearance, with many noting Trump’s weight gain and what appeared to be a diaper under his suit pants. One typical caption included “60Minutes #Trump interview fuels renewed interest in #DiaperDon and Huggies stock market interest!” Musician Bill Madden wrote,
Trump, sitting during his 60 Minutes interview shows not only how morbidly obese he has become, but that he wears a very thick adult diaper.”
via Bill Madden, X
While there is something unusual going on with Trump’s pants in the shot, speculation that Trump wears adult diapers has circulated online for years, largely fueled by social media rumors, political attacks, and misinterpreted images or anecdotes, but there is no verified evidence supporting the claim.
Fact-checkers have repeatedly debunked specific viral “proof,” including altered or misleading photos and fabricated posts, such as a doctored claim he sat on a protective towel during a TV appearance and a fake Truth Social message about “incontinence issues” traced to satire.
Comments noted that the shape could be caused by body armor or perhaps a bulletproof vest.
The Trump “60 Minutes” interview
Trump’s pants aside, Trump’s 60 Minutes appearance left plenty to talk about, as Trump snapped at O’Donnell for reading the alleged shooter’s manifesto to him in the broadcast.
O’Donnell pressed Trump with details from the attacker’s writings, which included extreme accusations and appeared to frame Trump as a target. Rather than engage with the substance, Trump reacted sharply to the decision to read those passages on air, calling the line of questioning “disgraceful” and attacking both O’Donnell and the media more broadly.
The exchange escalated because Trump viewed the manifesto’s contents as defamatory—even though O’Donnell was clearly attributing them to the suspect and none of them refer directly to him—leading Trump to deny the allegations emphatically and pivot to grievances about past coverage and perceived media hostility.
At the same time, O’Donnell continued to press for clarity about the attack, including whether Trump believed he was the intended target and how he responded in the moment.
What happened at the WHCA dinner?
Gunfire erupted near the main security screening area outside the Washington Hilton in Washington, D.C., on April 25 during the correspondents’ Dinner. Trump and other senior officials were attending.
Secret Service agents quickly evacuated attendees, and one agent was struck in the chest but protected by a ballistic vest, suffering non-life-threatening injuries.
Authorities arrested the suspect, identified as 31-year-old Cole Allen of California, at the scene after he allegedly fired at officers and attempted to breach the secured area with multiple weapons.
Investigators say Allen sent a manifesto to family shortly before the attack, describing grievances against the Trump administration, identifying government officials as targets, and criticizing what he saw as lax security. He referred to himself as a “friendly federal assassin” and outlined his motivations in detail.
Authorities believe he may have intended to target administration figures, possibly including the president, though specifics remain under investigation. The FBI and other agencies continue to examine his background, writings, and potential motives, and he faces multiple federal charges as the investigation continues.
Published: Apr 27, 2026 02:28 pm