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- Kal Penn defended Barack Obama on the 'Hasan Minhaj Doesn't Know' podcast, arguing a 2025 view shows he was not progressive.
- He said the shift reflects progress in how the political landscape has changed.
- Penn acknowledged disillusionment with some Obama policies, such as not closing Guantánamo Bay, but said Obama faced limits during his term.
- Obama has criticized the progressive wing for its rhetoric, saying it may alienate voters.
