Barack Obama

44th U.S. President

Barack Obama

44th U.S. President

Barack Obama, the 44th president of the United States (2009–2017), was the first African American to hold the office and is known for policies like the Affordable Care Act and the killing of Osama bin Laden. Born in 1961 in Hawaii, he studied at Columbia and Harvard, worked as a community organizer and lawyer, and later became a U.S. senator before winning the presidency.

OBAMA TAKES AIM: Ex-President Slams Trump's 'Unimaginable' Presidency as Bromance Ends

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Ex-presidents' silence on Trump dismays some Democrats
  • Saturday, 05 April 2025

Former President Barack Obama criticized Donald Trump’s administration, signaling an end to their "bromance". He criticized Trump's actions on law firms, press freedoms, and free speech in universities. Obama also warned that Trump's imposition of import taxes could be "not good for America" and would hurt millions of people.

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