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“The president's policy is 'a head for an eye.' I mean, honestly, that's what it's going to be.”
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On the recordOctober 9, 2024
And yet when Donald Trump lies, or cheats, or shows utter disregard for our Constitution, when he calls POWs losers, or fellow citizens vermin, people make excuses for it.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois
Source
transcripts.cnn.com

Editor's note · Context

Obama condemns the normalization of dishonesty and disrespect in politics, particularly regarding Trump's behavior.

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