diff --git a/src/mango.c b/src/mango.c
index 3a3cf823..5706465a 100644
--- a/src/mango.c
+++ b/src/mango.c
@@ -2020,7 +2020,7 @@ bool handle_buttonpress(struct wlr_pointer_button_event *event) {
 	handlecursoractivity();
 	wlr_idle_notifier_v1_notify_activity(idle_notifier, seat);
 
-	if (check_trackpad_disabled(event->pointer)) {
+	if (event->pointer && check_trackpad_disabled(event->pointer)) {
 		return true;
 	}