Watch Obama Say 'Jackass' 9/17/2009 3:10 AM PT We unveiled the audio first -- now watch the video of President Barack Obama calling Kanye West a "jackass." Play video content SEPTEMBER 2009 CNBC More Kanye West Obama Caught on Tape Calling Kanye 'Jackass'Kanye Sees Taylor's View -- Calls to ApologizeUltra D-Bag Kanye Hijacks Taylor Swift Share on Facebook Share on X Barack Obama Taylor Swift Kanye West Jackass