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Obama Calls Out Leaders for Silence on U.S. Issues

2/17/2026

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  • Barack Obama, former U.S. president, described Minneapolis actions as deeply concerning after two Americans died.
  • Critics say Barack Obama, George W. Bush, and Bill Clinton should have condemned U.S. President Donald Trump during his second term.
  • They cite the shutdown of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), historically saving millions of lives.
  • Their silence is troubling on Affordable Care Act (ACA) and humanitarian issues.