Barack Obama says he considers countering Trump every day

6 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 4

In a New Yorker interview, the former president said speaking out more often could dilute his impact and reduce him to a "commentator" like Jon Stewart.
Obama said Trump's policies have drawn him back into politics more than he wanted, citing work on redistricting efforts in Virginia and California.
He said the role creates tension at home because Michelle Obama wants him to step back, after progressives had urged him in 2025 to speak out more forcefully.

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