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Barack Obama: “For close to four years now, he has shown no interest in putting in the work, no interest in treating the presidency as…”

On the recordAugust 19, 2020
For close to four years now, he has shown no interest in putting in the work, no interest in treating the presidency as anything but one more reality show that he can use to get the attention he craves. Donald Trump hasn't grown into the job because he can't.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois
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msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Obama criticizes Trump's approach to the presidency, suggesting he treats it like a reality show and has not matured in the role.

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