'I just can't with that guy anymore': Obama talks tampons on YouTube [video]

Well, here’s something:

https://twitter.com/elisefoley/status/688087168774975488

Obama says tampons are likely taxed as luxury items because men were making the laws – in interview with @ingridnilsen #youtubeasksobama

— Charlie Spiering (@charliespiering) January 15, 2016

Oh?

This really happened. https://t.co/aexVrrWl2V

— Michelle Malkin (@michellemalkin) January 15, 2016

Um, yeah. It did (starts around the 45:30 mark):

Transcript:

Nilsen: Now, something that’s really important to me — and my audience — is women’s health. And recently, I was shocked to learn that pads, tampons, and other menstrual products are taxed as luxury goods in over, in 40 states. And I don’t know anyone who has a period that thinks it’s a luxury, because it’s-

Obama: I think that’s fair to say. Michelle would agree with you on this.

Nilsen: Yes! Because it’s something that’s part of our everyday lives and is really crucial to our health as women. And so, I want to know, why do these items continue to be taxed?

Obama: I have to tell you, I have no idea why states would tax these as luxury items. I suspect it’s cuz men were making the laws when those taxes were passed.

Hot take, Mr. President!

Wait, what? https://t.co/EOKnukIwHd

— Kemberlee Kaye (@KemberleeKaye) January 15, 2016

Is she really asking Obama about tampons…You get a chance to interview Obama and you ask that…. #YouTubeInterview

— y (@melvin2898) January 15, 2016

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So, we've reached that time in history when the president opines on tampons. https://t.co/4oAvlwWqVZ

— Anti-Smatter (@mdrache) January 15, 2016

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— Dana Loesch (@DLoesch) January 15, 2016

@BecketAdams @seanmdav @charliespiering @ingridnilsen I can't even…

— Jean ? (@jks417) January 15, 2016

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This … is Barack Obama. Period.

How low has the presidency sunk?

This low –> https://t.co/eaWL4ddH1V

— Cindy Cooper (@CindyCoops) January 15, 2016

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