The president also asked his supporters a spelling question.

President Donald Trump is responding to criticism from Democrats over an eye-popping four-word remark he made in the Oval Office. Trump — when asked Wednesday if he was concerned about a new report from the Labor Department finding the annual inflation rate reached 4.2% in May, the highest since early 2023 — took an optimistic approach.

Former President Barack Obama offered his perspective on what could be the reason behind Donald Trump’s “crazy” online attacks. He believes the current president is “obsessed” with him, adding that Trump “knows better” than to attack him in person.

Former President Barack Obama says President Trump has an obsession with him and that Mr. Trump “knows better” than to say “crazy stuff” to his face.