Barack Obama finally explained why he wore the infamous tan suit – sort of – and it was all Larry David’s fault

Larry David has been celebrating the 250 years of the United States of America in his unique style, with an irreverent look at major events in its history in his new sketch show Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness.

The latest episode covered an important presidential scandal – the Tan Suit Incident, in which Barack Obama deviated from the stylistic norm for a 2014 press conference on the US response to Isis.

President Obama rocking a tan suit in the season finale of Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness. pic.twitter.com/jZ96OqlSeg

— Reggie B. (@reggiebblue) August 8, 2026

Obama, whose production company makes Larry’s show, shared the news.

People always ask me where the tan suit came from. I think it’s time the truth finally came out.

Tune in to the series finale of Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness on @HBOMax. pic.twitter.com/wqeqYvwamQ

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 8, 2026

The post had its fair share of bots and haters in the replies, but a lot of people enjoyed the former president’s self-parody.

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This actually makes sense. https://t.co/ZLmU3IleWf

— Fred Wellman (@FPWellman) August 8, 2026

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This was a HILARIOUS season finale, and I hope Larry David keeps the show going. Unlike trump, President Obama actually has comedic timing.

Wouldn't mind seeing him in the tan suit when "it" happens.pic.twitter.com/Px686RFbCa

— BrooklynDad_Defiant!☮️ (@mmpadellan) August 9, 2026

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Obama's biggest scandal in 8 years was wearing a tan suit.
Yes, that really happened. pic.twitter.com/vFo10iNCwj

— (@ChidiNwatu) August 8, 2026

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President Obama is the GOAT. https://t.co/isHS4qDXHq

— ᗰᗩƳᖇᗩ (@LePapillonBlu2) August 8, 2026

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I love this scene from Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of unhappiness.

I long for the days where this was considered a major presidential scandal.

op: @barackobama pic.twitter.com/n9vefHYZR9

— Cory Booker (@CoryBooker) August 9, 2026

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Yep….😎💙 pic.twitter.com/49WHzHuweB

— Esta (@TheOnlyEsta2) August 8, 2026

7.

I still don't understand what was the big deal with the tan suit, were they that jealous the man was super sharp that day? Makes no sense. https://t.co/snMfX5QTCP

— Not Supporting This DNC-😥🤬 (@blewis823) August 8, 2026

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So this is how it all started…. https://t.co/XkWxQbEaR6

— Deb (@DontCallMeDebby) August 8, 2026