Barack Obama said "Donald Trump hasn't grown into the job because he can't. And the consequences of that failure are severe." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordAugust 21, 2020

Donald Trump hasn't grown into the job because he can't. And the consequences of that failure are severe.

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Barack Obama discusses Donald Trump's inability to fulfill the responsibilities of the presidency.

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