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Whew! Barack Obama is weighing in on the wild world of social media and public discourse, and it looks like President Donald Trump mightve sparked another round of online chaos. Across social media, folks were reacting in full force after a controversial clip involving the Obama’s made its way across timelines. And now, the former POTUS is finally speaking out.
In a recent interview on ‘No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen,’ former POTUS Barack Obama didnt hold back when discussing social media controversy, indirectly addressing a viral video on former President Donald Trumps Truth Social. He called out the loss of shame and decorum in public behavior, saying, And what is true is that there doesn’t seem to be any shame about this among people who used to feel like you had to have some sort of decorum and a sense of propriety and respect for the office.” Additionally, Obama reflected on the contrast between the online chaos and the everyday kindness he still sees across the country.
He also shared these thoughts during the podcast conversation, noting that while the social media “clown show” chaos gets attention and serves as a distraction, it doesnt reflect the majority of Americans. While traveling around the U.S., he still meets people who “still believe in decency, courtesy, and kindness, Obama shared. Furthermore, he emphasized that even amid the online madness, him and Michelle remain unbothered and steadfast.
As soon as the clip dropped, folks ran straight to TSRs Instagram comment section, praising Obama for being a class act. Meanwhile, a few cheekily asked when is he going to say its on sight to Trump. And, of course, many just admitted they miss the days of him in office.
One Instagram user @frog_ismynickname said, “When President Obama speaks we listen. ”
This Instagram user @theamyyedit shared, “I miss having an articulate, well mannered president ”
And, Instagram user @_lavishlifechi added, “Very classy and well spoken . my FOREVER president ”
Meanwhile, Instagram user @kissesfromkayy wrote, “Hearing his voice is comforting and reassuring ”
While Instagram user @spoken_highly commented, “Greatly Put Mr.President ”
Finally, Instagram user @sirramoan said, “…a part of me wishes hed be like ‘look, he knows when he sees me its on sight’“
As previously reported, the offensive clip in question crudely depicted Barack and Michelle Obama as apes and sparked immediate outrage across the political spectrum. Democrats, Republicans, and senior GOP members like Senator Tim Scott condemned it, with Scott calling it the most racist thing Ive seen out of this White House. The White House initially dismissed the backlash as fake outrage before blaming a staffer and eventually deleting the post.
