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Trump Posts Youth Photo with Obama; Critics Cry Draft Dodger

6/28/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump posted an image pairing his 1964 uniform photo with an 18-year-old Barack Obama portrait.
Critics noted the Trump photo was taken when he was 17 and highlighted his draft deferments, calling him a draft dodger.
Adam Mockler and Tommy Vietor mocked the comparison, calling Obama “aura-mogging” Trump.
Barack Obama told All The Smoke podcast the fixation is strange and shows a lack of focus on Americans.

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U.S. President Donald Trump posted an image pairing his 1964 uniform photo with an 18-year-old Barack Obama portrait.
Critics noted the Trump photo was taken when he was 17 and highlighted his draft deferments, calling him a draft dodger.
Adam Mockler and Tommy Vietor mocked the comparison, calling Obama “aura-mogging” Trump.
Barack Obama told All The Smoke podcast the fixation is strange and shows a lack of focus on Americans.