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Trump and Obama have one surprising thing in common - the words they use

On 2 key dimensions, Obama and Trump stand in marked contrast to all other presidents

Barack Obama greets Donald Trump at the ceremony to swear in the latter as the 45th president of the United States in Washington on Friday. Photo: Reuters
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Barack Obama greets Donald Trump at the ceremony to swear in the latter as the 45th president of the United States in Washington on Friday. Photo: Reuters

Ronald R. Krebs, Robert Ralston | The Conversation
Six months have passed since Donald Trump entered the Oval Office. His administration remains deeply understaffed. His legislative agenda is stymied. He has been active in issuing executive orders, but many are toothless, others are only in the early stages of undoing Obama policies and some are tied up in the courts. So far, Trump’s leadership has mostly been defined by his rhetoric.
Barack Obama was, as president, eloquent. His language was sophisticated. He spoke

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