Former President Barack Obama didn’t mince words in a recent appearance on the “Smartless” podcast, where he discussed former President Donald Trump’s reputation in his hometown of New York. According to a report by HuffPost on April 30, Obama characterized Trump as “not considered a serious guy” among the New York business community.
The candid remarks were made during a conversation hosted by actors Jason Bateman, Will Arnett, and Sean Hayes, where Obama was joined by President Joe Biden and former President Bill Clinton. Reflecting on Trump’s New York roots, Obama highlighted a disconnect between Trump’s image in New York and his political rise on the national stage.
Despite expectations of pushback against certain behaviors, Obama expressed surprise at the depth of support Trump received within the GOP, particularly regarding his praise of Russian President Vladimir Putin and disparagement of U.S. intelligence agencies.
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The conversation coincided with recent legal developments involving Trump, including a civil fraud trial in New York that resulted in a ruling ordering him to pay $355 million in penalties.
As Trump faces ongoing legal battles and grapples with his political legacy, Obama’s remarks shed light on the perception of Trump within influential circles in New York and continue to shape public opinion and political discourse in the United States.
