Don’t really fault Trump for that. That was early 2009 before many knew the truth about Obama and were blinded to what an awful ‘leader’ he’d later turn out to be.
Whereas praising Rubio now—after Cruz has known for years that Rubio is a traitorous empty shell of a moron—is a wholly different story.
Whereas praising Rubio now—after Cruz has known for years that Rubio is a traitorous empty shell of a moron—is a wholly different story.
Trump's most specific praise is for Obama succeeding against all odds. He also warned that Obama couldn't do a good job, he had to do a great job. Thinking back to Obama's first months in office, everyone was attempting to support and encourage him for obvious reasons.
Remember that meeting W had in the WH with conservative media and other types - asking them, for the sake of national security, to give the inexperienced pres a while to get acclimated before they started attacking him?