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8. Yes, but I think this is the first time a former president other than Trump has criticized a sitting president.

Fri Jun 19, 2026, 10:17 AM

13 hrs ago

The gloves are off.

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Obama says U.S. may be 'worse off' now than before Iran war [View all] BumRushDaShow 14 hrs ago OP

Ya think? buzzycrumbhunger 14 hrs ago #1

I bet a $1000 genxlib 14 hrs ago #2

Word! Brother Buzz 7 hrs ago #16

He is too kind Bayard 14 hrs ago #3

Without a doubt. NH Ethylene 14 hrs ago #4

What's with all the mealymouthed hedging? May? ananda 13 hrs ago #6

It's something at least. ananda 11 hrs ago #11

Obama knows he is out. Need those that are in to speak up. dave99 11 hrs ago #12

However, a whisper of criticism by Obama is karynnj 8 hrs ago #15

He means "before Trump." surfered 13 hrs ago #7

"May be...?" Martin68 13 hrs ago #9

"Maybe"? Perhaps the qualifier is just a politician's habit? pat_k 12 hrs ago #10

President Obama is correct. J_William_Ryan 10 hrs ago #14