Summary

Barack Obama sharply criticized Donald Trump’s presidency during a speech at Hamilton College, condemning attacks on the press, immigration crackdowns, and threats to civil liberties.

He called it ā€œunimaginableā€ that Trump’s actions—such as barring the AP and threatening law firms—would have been tolerated under past presidents.

Obama warned that Trump’s behavior, though ā€œgoofy,ā€ poses real danger, and he labeled Trump a ā€œwannabe dictator.ā€

He also referenced former Trump aide John Kelly’s ā€œfascistā€ remark and urged Americans not to mistake chaos for leadership.

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    12 days ago

    If you thought the country needed you and you thought you could really help our nation, is there even a one percent chance you’d consider running?

    ā€œJust between us, and the readers of this magazine — there’s zero chance,ā€ Mrs. Obama replied.

    Yeah, can’t say I am surprised. I mean, she saw what that did to her husband. Not sure how it looks from USA pov, but from outside, the man visually aged two decades during his cadency.