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Mike Ditka endorses Donald Trump, criticizes Barack Obama

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Former Chicago Bears head coach Mike Ditka is evidently not a fan of President Barack Obama.

Obama, a noted Bears fan, is serving in his final year as president after previously representing Illinois in the United States Senate from 2005-08.

Ditka isn't particularly impressed with Obama's regime.

"Obama is the worst president we've ever had," Ditka said Thursday on WABC-AM.

"Barack Obama’s a fine man. I mean, he’s pleasant. He would be great to play golf with. He’s not a leader. This country needs leadership. It needs direction. It needs somebody that steps up front. We need somebody like Ronald Reagan."

Reagan was president when the Bears captured the Super Bowl under Ditka's tutelage in 1985.

Ditka also gave Donald Trump his endorsement for the upcoming election.

"If I were to vote tomorrow, I'd probably vote for Trump."

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