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Barack Obama: “And, by the way, I'm sorry, gentlemen, I've noticed this, especially with some men who seem to think Trump's behavior…”

On the recordOctober 9, 2024
And, by the way, I'm sorry, gentlemen, I've noticed this, especially with some men who seem to think Trump's behavior, the bullying and the putting people down is a sign of strength. And I am here to tell you, that is not what real strength is. It never has been.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Obama criticizes Trump's behavior as a false representation of strength.

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