Obama Urges Older Leaders to Trust Young Activists and Lawmakers
Despite the erosion of his legacy and progressive setbacks, former President Barack Obama remains optimistic about the future of the United States. Speaking at Crystal Bridges Museum, Obama expressed his belief that the next generation of lawmakers holds the key to solving the nation’s current problems, urging the older generation to step aside. He acknowledged the increased division and instability within the country, noting the challenges to the legitimacy of elections and the difficulty of bipartisan cooperation in the current political climate. Obama suggests that structural issues disincentivize collaboration, making compromise a difficult proposition for lawmakers.
John Q. Hosedrinker