Barack Obama

Obama calls Trump's coronavirus response an 'absolute chaotic disaster'

May 9, 2020 12:56pm CDT

Former President Barack Obama on Friday said that the Trump administration’s response to the coronavirus pandemic has been an “absolute chaotic disaster” and blamed it on a “selfish” and “tribal” mindset that has become operationalized in government.

Barack and Michelle Obama to host virtual commencement event for class of 2020

May 5, 2020 5:23pm CDT

The former U.S. president had been asked on Twitter by scores of users to deliver a commencement address.

Twitter users ask Barack Obama to give national virtual commencement speech to Class of 2020

April 15, 2020 4:34pm CDT

The request started getting viral traction on Wednesday, April 15.

Barack Obama endorses Joe Biden for president

April 14, 2020 11:10am CDT

Former President Barack Obama endorsed Biden in a video on Tuesday.

Biden reportedly sought Obama's input on running mate

March 24, 2020 12:01pm CDT

Joe Biden told dozens of donors that he spoke to Barack Obama about choosing a running mate.

Popular Obama portraits departing DC in 2021 for 5 city tour

January 23, 2020 9:29am CST

One of the National Portrait Gallery’s top attractions is temporarily leaving the District – in order to give other cities an opportunity to feature two paintings that have brought in millions of visitors.

Trump claimed in 2011, 2012 that Obama would start war with Iran to get reelected

January 3, 2020 7:00pm CST

President Donald Trump, currently facing an impeachment trial in the Senate while aiming for reelection in 2020, claimed in 2011 that then-President Barack Obama would start a war with Iran to get reelected. 

Former President Barack Obama lists his songs of 2019 with genres ranging from hip-hop to country

December 30, 2019 1:30pm CST

Former President Barack Obama listed his favorite songs of the year in a Facebook post on Monday. 

Donald Trump, Barack Obama tie for America's most admired man, poll finds

December 30, 2019 9:36am CST

Both Trump and Obama were named by Americans as the person they admire most.

Obama gives sweet baby a kiss at Hawaii golf course

December 20, 2019 10:41am CST

Former President Barack Obama took some time out from golfing to hold a “cutie pie” baby at the Marine Corps Base Hawaii’s Kaneohe Klipper Golf Course in Kailua recently.

‘Indisputably better’: Barack Obama says world would see ‘significant improvements’ if run by women

December 16, 2019 12:22pm CST

Speaking at a private event on leadership in Singapore, former President Barack Obama said that the world would see “significant improvements” if every country was run by women, BBC News reported.

Barack Obama cautions Democratic hopefuls on tacking too far left

November 16, 2019 7:52pm CST

Former President Barack Obama on Friday warned the Democratic field of White House hopefuls not to veer too far to the left, a move he said would alienate many who would otherwise be open to voting for the party's nominee next year.

Former President Barack Obama to deliver remarks at US Rep. Elijah E. Cummings' funeral: report

October 23, 2019 8:49pm CDT

Former President Barack Obama will attend and deliver remarks at the funeral service for U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings on Friday.