Trump Offers Rare Praise of Obamas Ahead of DNC Speeches

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Donald Trump praised his predecessor, Barack Obama, on Tuesday ahead of the latter's speech at the Democratic National Convention. Speaking to CNN in Detroit, the Republican nominee said that he personally liked Obama, describing him as a "nice gentleman" but added that he felt Obama was weak on trade. "Take a look at Japan, take a look at China, take at look at some of these countries and what they did," Trump told CNN's Kristen Holmes. "But I happen to like him. I respect him and I respect his wife." "I respect him and I respect his wife" -- oddly...