Democrats
President of the United States (2009–2017)
| Born | 1961-08-04 · Honolulu |
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| Party | Democratic |
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| Education | Columbia University (BA) Harvard University (JD) |
| Awards | Full list |
Portrait: Official White House Photo by Pete Souza · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
What this person said on the record, as reported, newest first.
Barack Obama said Sunday that the Justice Department’s investigation of Rep. Ilhan Omar was “appalling,” accusing the government of trying to intimidate and deport one of President Donald Trump’s most outspoken critics. Obama wrote on social media that federal power was being brought to bear on a law-abiding elected official for criticizing the president.
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CNN
Barack Obama said the federal investigation of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, including a search of her home, was intended to intimidate her for criticizing Donald Trump. The White House denied political motivation. The inquiry concerns Omar’s immigration status and naturalisation, and her lawyers have sought the return of items seized by agents.
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BBC News
In a lengthy statement, former President Barack Obama described President Donald Trump’s treatment of Ilhan Omar as an obvious attempt to intimidate her.
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NBC News
Barack Obama said Sunday that the Justice Department’s investigation into Rep. Ilhan Omar was “appalling,” arguing that the government is trying to intimidate and deport one of President Do...
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Speaking to an audience in Glasgow, Barack Obama said hope remains worth fighting for amid major global challenges. He warned that online platforms increasingly promote content that stokes anger and fear, and said AI could make truth harder to distinguish and democracy harder to sustain. But he said a drift towards extremism is not inevitable.
BBBC News
Barack Obama is taking a larger role in the midterms by raising money, producing ads and campaigning. He warned donors that the races are “on the razor’s edge.”
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ABC News
Barack Obama said he was “not surprised” by President Donald Trump’s decision to bar CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, arguing that the issue should not be “partisan.”
CCNN
Former President Barack Obama urged Democrats to make developing an artificial-intelligence policy plan a priority. He said that, if he were running for president in 2028, it is what he would be doing.
NNBC News
Barack Obama recently said Democrats should make artificial intelligence one of their “central agendas” and develop a “very clear plan” to address concerns about its economic impact and safety.
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TechCrunch
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Jim Messina told the BBC that after Democrats’ midterm victories, he had spoken with “over two dozen campaigns,” with some already hiring staff.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-06 16:51
Obama called the probes into Ilhan Omar appalling. Fox News legal editor Kerri Urbahn weighed fresh information about allegations of immigration fraud involving the representative; reports date the FBI inquiry to Obama's presidency.
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Fox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-31 02:30
Fox News chief congressional correspondent Chad Pergram and DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin discuss reports that the Obama administration investigated allegations related to the first marriage of Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota in 2016.
FFox NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-30 19:45
Podcast host Ben Ferguson analyzes criticism of former President Barack Obama over his comments on the raid at Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home, as the probe intensifies.
FFox NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-30 18:15
The probe into allegations that Rep. Ilhan Omar married her brother reportedly started during the Obama administration. A source told Fox News Digital that a Minnesota U.S. attorney appointed by then-President Joe Biden later ended the investigation in 2021.
FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-30 03:15
Retired FBI supervisory agent James Gagliano discusses the statutes of limitations for various investigations involving Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota on “The Story.”
FFox NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-30 02:30
Vice President JD Vance said former President Barack Obama’s jab at Cheesecake Factory shows Democrats are divorced from reality, during a Jesse Watters Primetime town hall.
FFox NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-29 21:15
With the midterm elections approaching, President Donald Trump and former President Barack Obama are holding their final rounds of campaign events.
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VOA ChineseOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 20:48
Barack Obama spoke at a Democratic rally in Atlanta on Wednesday, condemning Donald Trump and his administration. He mocked Trump’s “whole-of-government response” to a joke Obama had made earlier in the week and said the US would not get relief from oil prices anytime soon.
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Global NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 17:18
Democrats are relying on Barack Obama to rally voters ahead of the US midterm elections, a crucial test that could shape the rest of Donald Trump’s presidency. Obama has appeared at three campaign rallies this week, most recently in Atlanta, Georgia.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-29 14:57
