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Key FactsObama Team Overlooked Trump’s Political Surge
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
  • A comprehensive oral history reveals that Obama and his team underestimated Donald Trump as a presidential contender.

  • Trump was labeled internally as a ‘con man,’ ‘clown,’ and ‘laughingstock,’ overlooking his actual appeal.

  • The interviews include over 450 sessions with cabinet members, aides, and public figures connected to the administration.

  • The full collection was released in 2026, offering fresh insights into the political shifts before Trump’s election.
  • I don’t think any of us really anticipated that Donald Trump would be a serious candidate for president, much less president.
    David Axelrod reflecting on his thoughts about Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner.
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