Barack Obama
@BarackObama
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Dad, husband, President, citizen.
Washington, DC
Joined March 2007
Michelle and I were deeply saddened to hear about the passing of a true giant, the Reverend Jesse Jackson. We will always be grateful for Jesse's lifetime of service, and the friendship our families share. We stood on his shoulders. We send our deepest condolences to the Jackson
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The countdown to June is on! Something unbelievable IS happening on the South Side: we're opening the Obama Presidential Center! We’re building an amazing community and look forward to seeing @ReggieMillerTNT hit some scary 3s at our Home Court. See you in June!
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Celebrated Valentine's Day with my forever dance partner. Love you, Miche!
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THIS 👇 "You're not alone in being able to figure out how we push back and come up with new solutions."
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Great sitting down with @BrianTylerCohen to talk about everything from the courage we saw in Minnesota, to how Democrats can be true to our values and get stuff done, to how we’re building a community of changemakers at the @ObamaFoundation. https://t.co/xyskxKbM8n
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MBK Ambassador Justin Harris is spending his winter helping bring the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics to millions nationwide watching from home. As an intern with NBC Sports, he is seeing firsthand how the magic happens and the hustle behind every podium-worthy moment.
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Today, the Trump administration repealed the endangerment finding: the ruling that served as the basis for limits on tailpipe emissions and power plant rules. Without it, we’ll be less safe, less healthy and less able to fight climate change — all so the fossil fuel industry can
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Republicans are still trying to pass the SAVE Act—a bill that would make it harder to vote and disenfranchise millions of Americans. Join @RedistrictAct and tell your member of Congress to vote no: https://t.co/Cc4JHKr73Q
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Karen Stollon was a bystander. Until February 10, 2007. That freezing day in Springfield, Karen drove two hours alone to hear Barack Obama speak. She'd never been to a rally. At 51, she didn't think she'd find her drive in a crowd of thousands, shivering in the cold. But when he
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Congratulations to the Super Bowl champion @Seahawks! This defense was special. MVP Kenneth Walker was dominant. And Sam Darnold gave us one of the best comeback stories in a long time. Enjoy the celebration.
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To all the athletes representing @TeamUSA: I'm so proud of you. Your talent and perseverance have brought you to this moment, and Michelle and I will be joining Americans from across the country cheering you on.
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“Our view is talent and the possibility of being a changemaker doesn’t come in one form,” said President Obama to Voyagers, “it has to do with heart, grit, commitment, irreverence, and risk taking.” The world needs empathetic leaders who can build bridges and bring people
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Here’s a useful reminder of what our federal courts SHOULD be doing to uphold our constitutional traditions:
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Our critic annotates the barbed wordplay of a decision challenging the Trump administration’s theory of executive power.
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If Congress doesn’t act, the last nuclear arms control treaty between the U.S. and Russia will expire. It would pointlessly wipe out decades of diplomacy, and could spark another arms race that makes the world less safe. This piece is worth the read.
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Once New START ends, we will have returned to an era without limits, when arsenals can reach unconstrained heights.
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Black History Month is a time to recognize the lived, shared experience of all Black folks who have fundamentally shaped, challenged, and ultimately strengthened America. It’s about taking an unvarnished look at the past so that we can create a better future. As we mark 100 years
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The Voyager Scholarship invests in U.S. college students’ success through providing need-based financial aid and an immersive work-travel experience. Ready to apply and grow as a leader? https://t.co/GoJBIWKf2D
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In Minneapolis and many other communities across the country, we're seeing people come together to peacefully protest and support their neighbors. If you're looking to get involved, here are some ways to help:
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What Minnesota’s immigrant communities need from you now.
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Here’s a podcast that does a good job of laying out what’s at stake, and why all of us need to get off the sidelines to demand change.
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Caitlin Dickerson, an immigration reporter, explains the different pieces of Trump’s deportation machine.
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