Trevor Noah referees the Trump-Obama race we're finally getting to watch

Trevor Noah previews the coming Trump-Obama fight
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We'll never really know if President Trump could have beat former President Barack Obama in a race — "not a foot race, we know the answer to that question," Trevor Noah clarified on Monday's Daily Show. "But thanks to this year's midterms elections, we get to see what a race between the two of them might have been like." Obama swung first, noting that the great economy started under his watch. "And you know Donald Trump's not gonna stand by and let someone take credit for their own achievements," Noah said, so Trump pushed back "with flair" and, um, bullet points?

"Seeing Trump and Obama back-to-back really shows the contrast between these two," Noah said. "They couldn't be more different. It's like night and day, like ebony and anarchy." He showed some examples. "While most people would prefer a president who's articulate and has a command of the issues, there are times when you have to admit it's definitely more fun to watch Trump," he added. "I could honestly listen to Trump try to say 'anonymous' for the rest of my life."

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Peter has worked as a news and culture writer and editor at The Week since the site's launch in 2008. He covers politics, world affairs, religion and cultural currents. His journalism career began as a copy editor at a financial newswire and has included editorial positions at The New York Times Magazine, Facts on File, and Oregon State University.