Posted on 05/06/2016 4:05:57 PM PDT by mandaladon
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama warned on Friday that occupying the Oval Office is not a reality show, in a swipe at outspoken Republican candidate Donald Trump who is vying to replace him in the White House.
Fighting with Obama is a battle Trump will likely relish as he tries to rally support within his own party. During hard-fought Republican primary campaigns, the billionaire delighted in responding to attacks from rivals and found his support grow when he lashed out at his opponents.
Asked about Trump at a media briefing in the White House, Obama called on the press and public to weigh past statements by the Republican but did not point to any specific issues or remarks.
This is not entertainment, Obama said, a reference to Trumps television background. This is not a reality show. This is a contest for the presidency of the United States, he said. [L2N183181]
Some top Republican leaders - U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan among them - are still expressing wariness about Trump, who became the partys presumptive nominee this week when two Republican rivals dropped out of the White House race.
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham from South Carolina, who made an unsuccessful bid for president, joined a growing list of Republicans who are refusing to support Trump and he announced on Friday he will also skip the Republican convention in July.
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NBC announced Monday that President Barack Obama will join the ranks of Zac Efron, Kate Winslet, and Channing Tatum by appearing in an upcoming episode of Running Wild With Bear Grylls.
When’s the next time Obama will be making a fool out of himself on TV?
"Guess Who's Coming To America !"
How the bleep d bleep would you know, O? That’s all you’re about. Jealous.
This coming from our rock star President.
Waiting to hear Trump’s response. ;)
.....trying to picture this...I honestly don't think he could pull this off....
I only came to this story for the comment section. to see how angry the leftist are about seeing the words “Dick Cheney.” to add their their insult, President Black Muslim Christian Pastor Imam Hussein Obama golfing buddy is Dick Cheney CEO and the leftist cannot make the connection. how stupid are they
Dear President Black Muslim Christian Pastor Imam President Black Muslim Christian Pastor Imam Hussein Obama, Donald owns a golf course and plays less golf than you.
Obama swipes at Trump: ‘This is not a reality show’
Says the guy who got elected because of his skin color.
Obama was probably the least qualified person to be president in history. Now this community organizer “schools” a billionaire on the importance of the presidency.
What is your prediction if Trump is prevented from being president?
It’s not entertainment was the more interesting comment. That’s precisely what the knock on Obama was at the DNC convention.
Obama should know because he ran like he was competing for the American Idol what with all the texting and voting and voting going on with young women screaming and fainting, Greek columns, etc. -— sounds like show biz to me.
This is not a reality show.”
saith the Prince of Fools in the cult of Personality
Yes, for 7 1/2 years reality has been suspended.
Donald Trump brings natural celebrity aura, and that's why he's filling every stadium and auditorium he goes to. As he says, "He's the only one who can fill a statium without a musical instrument."
So dream on little man Obama. I still think there's a future for you ...throwing out limp-wristed first pitches that bounce to home plate, or shooting free throws that fall ten feet short of the basketball ring (threw in a little Cruz humor for good measure).
As opposed to Obama’s fantasy show.
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