Barack Obama and NYC's Mayor Mamdani Sing ‘Wheels on the Bus' with Preschoolers, and We're Obsessed
Is former President Barack Obama in training to become a grandpa? While his two daughters, Malia Obama (age 27) and Sasha Obama (age 24), aren't exactly ready to have kids anytime soon, their famous dad is enjoying some time with a younger set. Last week, Obama and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani visited a preschool in the Bronx, leading the kiddos in a rousing rendition of a classic childhood tune.
Obama recently posted a pic of himself and Mamdani reading to the class, captioning the image, "Great spending time with New York City's Cutest. And thanks to @nycmayor for giving me an excuse to break out my best Wheels on the Bus." That's right, the political pair belted out Wheels on the Bus…and fans are obsessed.
While the former POTUS's post didn't include video evidence of the absolutely amazing event, plenty of clips surfaced. And if you haven't watched it yet, this is certainly something you can't miss. Obama gets down to business, rolling up his sleeves and joining Mamdani in the hand movements. Yes, the duo even does the whole, "And the wipers on the bus go swish, swish, swish" while waving their hands back and forth.
Following their rockstar moment, Obama and the Mayor read the children's book ‘Alone & Together' by Emilie Chazerand and Amandine Piu to the young audience. The tale of friendship and community was the perfect story for the pair to share with the preschoolers. But the fun didn't end there.
Obama and Mamdani sat on the classroom's carpet with the kiddos and posed for a few group pics. After yelling, Cheese," the former President asked the children, "Who's going to help me get up?" And of course, everyone pitched in. The pair's new friends grabbed their hands and hoisted the two politicians onto their feet. Or at least, as much as four- and five-year-olds can.
Fans flocked to Obama's Instagram post, praising the preschool adventure. One commenter wrote, "They're going to tell their grandchildren about this one, it is too iconic. Parents save those photos!" while another said, "Love this! Two amazing leaders!"
Mamdani also shared photos of the day, adding the caption, "Today, President Barack Obama and I read to a group of toddlers at Learning Through Play Pre-K Center in the South Bronx." NYC's mayor continued, "In between singing Wheels on the Bus, we discussed our administration's vision for this City-one where New York's Cutest have the strongest start possible."
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This story was originally published April 20, 2026 at 8:50 PM.