Former President Donald Trump, known for promoting false 'birther' conspiracies about Barack Obama in the past, surprisingly praised Obama ahead of the latter's DNC address tonight. When asked about Obama's remarks at the 2020 convention, where Obama criticized Trump's presidency, Trump expressed his liking and respect for Obama.
Trump acknowledged Obama as a 'nice gentleman' but criticized his trade policies, calling them a 'disaster' for the country. Despite their political differences, Trump stated that he likes and respects Obama and his wife, Michelle Obama.
This shift in Trump's stance towards Obama is notable, considering his history of spreading falsehoods about Obama's birthplace and eligibility to be president. Trump's past actions included questioning Obama's legitimacy as president based on unfounded claims.
Recently, Trump has also made similar baseless allegations against Vice President Kamala Harris, who, like Obama, is biracial. Trump's inconsistent behavior towards prominent political figures has drawn attention and raised questions about his motives.
