President Donald Trump said he believes he would easily defeat former President Barack Obama in a hypothetical election. (Foto: Instagram)
President Donald Trump said Thursday, Nov. 12, that he believes he would easily defeat former President Barack Obama in a hypothetical presidential election. Trump also criticized Obama’s record, calling him overrated and saying his presidency divided Americans.
Asked who would win a contest between them, Trump replied, “I think I would beat him easily.” He then described Obama as “very overrated” and said he did not consider him a good president.
Trump accused Obama of fostering division in the country. Asked how he would characterize his own leadership, Trump said he sees himself as someone who brings people together.
A contest between the two is not possible under the U.S. Constitution. The 22nd Amendment bars anyone from being elected president more than twice. Both Trump and Obama have served two presidential terms: Trump was in office from 2017 to 2021 and returned to the White House in January 2025, while Obama served from 2009 to 2017.
