The article contrasts the current political activities of Donald Trump and Barack Obama, highlighting Trump’s assertive and controversial actions during his second term, while Obama opts for a subdued and selective approach to communication and activism. Obama is portrayed as maintaining a dignified distance from Trump’s tumultuous presidency, engaging occasionally in political matters without becoming overly involved. His engagements are often brief and lack the fervor seen in Trump’s actions, underscoring a stark difference in their post-presidency lives.
His "audacity of hope" presidency has given way to the fierce lethargy of semi-retirement.
Trump has begun his second term with a continuous spree of democracy-shaking, economy-quaking, norm-obliterating action.
Obama has remained carefully above it all, picking his spots, which seldom involve Trump.
Despite Trump’s provocations, Obama continues to choose minimal communication and infrequent political engagement.
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