Political Quotes

On the recordNovember 6, 2016
On the economy, Donald Trump is uniquely unqualified to be our chief executive.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Barack Obama criticizes Donald Trump's qualifications for presidency, particularly regarding economic issues.

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