Obama blasts Trump-era rhetoric as a 'clown show,' urges decency and vigilance in politics

Barack Obama described the Trump administration’s rhetoric as a 'clown show' in a podcast, acknowledged the controversy around a racist video, and urged Americans to uphold decency while criticizing aggressive immigration enforcement. He also pressed Democrats to back a robust 2028 primary with a younger, engaged candidate and emphasized pushing back against intolerance through peaceful protests and truth-telling.