Tag: Barack Obama

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‘Killing for optics’? Obama claims he ‘took no joy’ in drone strikes, but ordered them to avoid looking ‘soft on terrorism’

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Former US President Barack Obama has sparked an anti-war backlash after saying in his new memoir he “took no joy” in ordering deadly drone strikes, reasoning that his administration “couldn’t afford to look soft on terrorism.” … Read More >‘Killing for optics’? Obama claims he ‘took no joy’ in drone strikes, but ordered them to avoid looking ‘soft on terrorism’

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Russia isn’t a ‘superpower’ because it doesn’t project ‘military power across the globe’ says former US president Obama

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If it wants to be taken seriously on the world stage, Russia should take a leaf out of Washington’s book and deploy more of its soldiers in other countries. That’s according to former US President Barack Obama. … Read More >Russia isn’t a ‘superpower’ because it doesn’t project ‘military power across the globe’ says former US president Obama

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Who spied on journalists, again? Obama urged to self-reflect after accusing Trump of acting like a power-hungry dictator

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Barack Obama has suggested that Donald Trump resembles a tyrant who will do anything to consolidate power, prompting social media users to recall the ex-president’s penchant for drone strikes and wiretapping. … Read More >Who spied on journalists, again? Obama urged to self-reflect after accusing Trump of acting like a power-hungry dictator

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Obama blasts Trump in new book: He took advantage of Americans ‘spooked by a black man in the White House’

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In his upcoming book ‘The Promised Land’, former President Barack Obama accuses Donald Trump of providing an “elixir” to Americans’ “racial anxiety” and ultimately changing the Republican Party. … Read More >Obama blasts Trump in new book: He took advantage of Americans ‘spooked by a black man in the White House’

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Obama, Biden Slam President Trump at Their First Joint Campaign Event in Michigan

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The two made a stop in Flint first before heading for Detroit, where Obama again blasted Donald Trump for his response to the COVID-19 pandemic and said how “better” the Joe Biden and Kamala Harris tandem would be for America compared to the president. … Read More >Obama, Biden Slam President Trump at Their First Joint Campaign Event in Michigan

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Biden called out for ‘lying’ that Republican Congress obstructed criminal justice reforms under Obama

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Presidential candidate Joe Biden claimed at the final debate with Donald Trump that the Democrats couldn’t pass criminal justice reform as the GOP controlled Congress, prompting online posters to point out it wasn’t the case. … Read More >Biden called out for ‘lying’ that Republican Congress obstructed criminal justice reforms under Obama

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‘Our proud reputation in the world is in tatters:’ Obama unloads on Trump as Biden lies low amid ‘laptop’ scandal

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Former president Barack Obama has torn into Donald Trump in his first ever rally for Democratic nominee Joe Biden, who has kept a low profile amid a scandal over alleged influence-peddling by his son, Hunter. … Read More >‘Our proud reputation in the world is in tatters:’ Obama unloads on Trump as Biden lies low amid ‘laptop’ scandal