‘It’s unimaginable that the same parties that are silent now would have tolerated behavior like that from me, or a whole bunch of my predecessors.’
Former President Barack Obama delivered a sharp rebuke of Donald Trump’s administration, condemning his trade policies, attacks on press freedoms, and “dictator-like” tactics. Speaking at Hamilton College, Obama criticized Trump’s 10% tariffs, which triggered a £175bn UK market slump, warning they “won’t be good for America.”
He also blasted Trump’s targeting of political opponents, stating, “Imagine if I had done any of this. It’s unimaginable that the same parties silent now would’ve tolerated it from me.” Obama labeled the presidency “dangerous,” accusing Trump of acting like a “wannabe dictator running around trying to punish his enemies.” The remarks mark a rare direct critique from Obama, signaling deepening political divisions.
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