Joan Rivers Calls President Barack Obama Gay, First Lady Michelle A 'Tranny' [VIDEO] 'Diary Of A Mad Diva' Comedian Joking Or Being Hurtful?

Joan Rivers this week was caught on camera calling the President of the United States, Barack Obama, gay and then added, for good measure, that his wife, First Lady Michelle Obama, is a transgender. We're not sure why she said it, but her response to the controversy makes it seem like she isn't sorry for the comments.

The cameraman asks the comedian, "Do you think the United States will see the first gay president or the first woman president?"

"We already have it with Obama, so let's just calm down," she said, adding: "You know Michelle is a tranny."

"I'm sorry," the cameraman interjects. "She's a what?"

"A transgender," Rivers replied. "We all know it."

Watch the video footage of this exchange right here:

In response to the video, Rivers released the following statement through a representative:

"I think it's a compliment. She's so attractive, tall, with a beautiful body, great face, does great makeup. Take a look and go back to La Cage Au Follies (sic). The most gorgeous women are transgender. Stop it already ... and if you want to talk about 'politically correct,' I think this is a 'politically incorrect' attack on me because I'm old, Jewish, a woman and a 'hetty' - a heteosexual ... and I plan to sue the reporter who, when he turned off his camera, tried to touch me inappropriately on the a** - luckily he hit my ankle. Read the book ... if you think that's silly, wait to (sic) you see what I say about FDR and Eleanor!"

Do you think Rivers was just joking about, complimenting or dissing the Presidential couple? Let us know in the comments section below!