
Former United States President Barack Obama criticized President Donald Trump for what he termed Trump's ongoing fixation on him, suggesting that he occupies a constant space in Trump's thoughts. Obama made these comments during an appearance on the "All the Smoke" podcast, hosted by former NBA players Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson.
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