What If the GOP Threatened Obama the Way Dems Threaten Trump?
The article reflects on a photograph of former President Barack Obama looking at President Donald Trump, noting the intense and unsettling expression in Obama's eyes. The author, John Kass, uses the image to draw a comparison between how Democrats have treated Trump and how Republicans might have treated Obama. The piece questions the tone and rhetoric in political discourse across party lines.
- ▪The article was written by John Kass and published on May 3rd, 2026.
- ▪It discusses a photograph of Barack Obama looking at Donald Trump that the author found on Wikimedia Commons.
- ▪The photo is described as showing Obama with dark, empty eyes and a prominent smile.
- ▪The author uses the image to critique political rhetoric and double standards in how presidents are portrayed.
- ▪The piece appears to be commentary on partisan treatment of former U.S. presidents.
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By John Kass May 3rd, 2026 In the photo above, there is no light in former President Barack Obama's eyes. That's what struck me. Obama's eyes are black holes framing his gleaming white teeth as he stares at President Donald Trump. All you see is Obama's teeth flashing. I found the photo on Wikimedia Commons, after the Democrat left ... Read MoreRead Full Article ⟶
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