'Nobody takes him seriously': Internet trolls Barack Obama for saying Donald Trump is 'not considered a serious guy' in New York

WASHINGTON, DC: In a recent episode of the 'SmartLess' podcast, former president Barack Obama candidly shared his thoughts on the political landscape, offering insights into his views on Donald Trump, Joe Biden, and the state of the Republican Party.

Obama's reflections, coupled with his ongoing involvement in Democratic politics, shed light on the dynamics shaping the upcoming 2024 election.

Barack Obama and Bill Clinton offer perspective on Trump's presidency

Reflecting on Trump's presidency, Obama said he wasn't surprised at his behavior, citing Trump's background in New York and his reputation within the business community.

“Trump didn’t surprise me. He comes from New York. There’s not anybody in New York who will do business with him or lend money to him. He’s not considered a serious guy,” Obama alleged in an episode that dropped on Monday, April 29.

According to The Wrap, the assessment drew parallels to a memorable line from the popular TV show "Succession," where a character dismissively refers to others as "not serious people."

Obama's commentary extended to comparisons with his own presidency and that of his predecessor Bill Clinton.

While Obama highlighted the satisfaction of making a positive impact on people's lives even amid challenging times, Clinton emphasized the unique responsibilities and opportunities of the presidential role.

“What I learned was, on the worst day, when nothing was going right — problems were everywhere — there was still something you can do to make somebody’s life better. There is no job like that on Earth,” Clinton said, praising Biden.

“I want somebody that I can trust to make the most of that every day. Because there will be bad days, no matter who gets elected,” Clinton said. “[Biden] will get up, and he’ll start thinking about that. But his opponent will be thinking about—,” he added.

“Himself,” Obama interjected.

“And who he can get even with,” Clinton continued, before adding, “Joe Biden will make the best of the bad days.”

However, Obama also expressed concern about the lack of "guardrails" within the Republican Party, noting a trend that he observed during Clinton's tenure and which intensified during his presidency.

“I did expect — and I expect that Bill and Joe, you would agree with this — that there would be some folks in the Republican Party who would say, ‘No, you can’t go that far. You can’t start praising Putin and saying that his intelligence is better than the U.S. intelligence agencies,'” Obama said.

Social media backlash

Obama's eyebrow-raising comments about Trump stirred controversy on social media, with users accusing him of bias and attacking his credibility.

"Oh really?" one social media user asked on X.

"Obama is a fraud and a blatant flaming racist. Nobody takes him seriously," another wrote.

"You are three evil corrupt people destroying America. We don't want any of you. VOTE TRUMP!" someone else alleged.

"The man built a billion-dollar commercial real estate company in NYC!! And you?? You partnered with people to put blacks in jail, desegregate schools, and sold influence! Stark contrast!!!" a comment read.

"That bit about how 'no one will lend him money' is odd. Wasn’t that entire NY prosecution based on a large loan he received- and the lenders said they were fine with it and made money?" another wondered.

Barack Obama's ongoing involvement

Nevertheless, sources close to Obama revealed to CNN his deep engagement with the upcoming election, describing it as an "all-hands-on-deck" moment for Democrats.

Obama's visit to the White House in March underscored his commitment to supporting Biden's reelection bid as he joined the current president and other Democratic leaders in rallying support for key initiatives like the Affordable Care Act.

Obama's ongoing involvement in Democratic politics extends beyond public appearances, with sources indicating regular communication between him and Biden, as well as key White House officials.

As the 2024 election approaches, Obama's role in rebuilding Biden's coalition and energizing Democratic voters is expected to intensify, with planned campaign appearances and fundraising efforts aimed at securing another victory for the party.

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