US presidency not a reality show: Obama

President Barack Obama warned the White House race was not a “reality show” and called for Donald Trump’s record to be held to close scrutiny as the billionaire seeks to rally divided Republicans behind him.
With Trump seizing the mantle of presumptive Republican nominee this week after his rivals exited the race, debate has turned to whether he will be able to rally party faithful behind him between now and November.
Asked about Trump’s candidacy, and the resulting chaos on the Republican side, Obama offered some of his most pointed comments yet about the celebrity real estate mogul and long-time star of TV show “The Apprentice,” whose political rise has stunned the world.
“We are in serious times and this is a really serious job,” Obama told reporters at the White House. “This is not entertainment. This is not a reality show.”
“Every candidate, every nominee needs to be subject to exacting standards and genuine scrutiny.”