done for effect. >> i don't think he's idealogical. i think ultimately he's prague matt nick that way. >> reporter: but the president was candid about some of the weaknesses he sees in trump, including his temperament. >> there are going to be certain elements of his temperament that will not serve him well, unless he recognizes them and corrects cell. >> reporter: the president pointing out that the president-elect often relied on misleading headlines on the campaign trail. >> when you're a candidate and say something that is controversial or inaccurate, it has less impact than when you're president of the united states. >> reporter: the president has seen defeat before. after the 2010 and 2014 midterm elections. >> i'm not recommending every future president take shalacking like i did last night. >> reporter: but no laughter today as to corner stones of his