Larry David Embarrassed to Be American

Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 28, 2026 · 1m

Larry David’s latest HBO project, “Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness,” is stirring up national debate as the comedian reportedly embarrassed to be American teases President Obama during filming—joking he’s “the president of this” while mocking U.S. history for the country’s 250th anniversary. Joined by Obama, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and John Hamm, the sketch comedy series blends humor with irony, as David’s self-deprecation clashes with the patriotic fervor building ahead of the milestone. Even Obama cracked that nothing prepared him for working with David—a man who’s made a career out…