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Obama Warns Democracy at Risk Under Trump’s Leadership

11/1/2025

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Barack Obama, former U.S. president, says the country might not survive under President Donald Trump.
Insiders say Obama is revising his strategy and will campaign for moderate Democrats ahead of November 4 governor races in New Jersey and Virginia.
Eric Holder, Obama’s friend, remains optimistic that democracy can endure with focus and engagement.
Obama is reaching out to leaders to resist the current administration, even at a financial cost.

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Barack Obama, former U.S. president, says the country might not survive under President Donald Trump.
Insiders say Obama is revising his strategy and will campaign for moderate Democrats ahead of November 4 governor races in New Jersey and Virginia.
Eric Holder, Obama’s friend, remains optimistic that democracy can endure with focus and engagement.
Obama is reaching out to leaders to resist the current administration, even at a financial cost.