Barack Obama speaks out on politics, life in the White House, and Donald Trump

Published 2020-11-15
In his first television interview since the election of Joe Biden as the 46th President, former President Barack Obama sits down with "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King to discuss the first volume of his memoirs, "A Promised Land." He talks about the enormous opposition he experienced as he entered the White House; the impact of his political career on his family; and why he campaigned for his former vice president – and spoke out so vociferously against his successor, President Donald Trump.

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All Comments (21)
  • Presidents come and go and you still see the same faces in congress and senate. See a problem here?
  • @halex9075
    It is truely a shame that that some politicians care more about playing sides than doing what it right.
  • “I have done more for the African American community than any president since Abraham Lincoln…” Literally had me cracking up so hard that my sides hurt. 😂😂😂😂
  • @Walt1119
    I Always liked him and thought he always meant to do the right thing and help the people. I did not always agree with him but could see his reasoning. I will always like and RESPECT this great man!!!! Unlike the person and 4 years of embarrassing turmoil that unfortunately followed.
  • @meb.9942
    Congress should have a term limit.
  • @nicolebond3992
    President Obama is so gracious, humble, decent and respectful. Truly a class act.
  • @mesohunt704
    Wish we could get him back for another 8 years. My mom always told me “do the right thing even when no one is looking”. I can’t say I have lived by that code as well as I could have but I have tried my best. I feel like Obama is the type of person who lives by that.
  • @emiliemanes5392
    A real president. A real man. It was an honor to have voted for him.
  • @cbritt7637
    I will NEVER understand how you could not love this man whether you agree with his politics or not. He is intelligent, down to earth and charismatic. Just a funny and likable guy.
  • The fact that he's said "Michelle will leave me" so many times let's me know that actually isn't a joke like I once thought.
  • @keywordxo5378
    No one mentions the bravery Obama has in him. A black man running for and achieving the highest office in the USA. I remember thinking ' i wonder how long it will take for someone to take a shot at him'. And I'm sure it went through the minds of him, Mrs Obama, probably everyone at some point. Obama is a great human being. Live long and prosper, Mr Preident.
  • Still unbelievable that after him we went through four dark years and we are still feeling the sick effects of that.
  • I'm not saying that the Democrats are in the right, definitely not always, but Jesus, Republican Party, grow a damn backbone.
  • @kathywible5401
    this man didn’t have to sit at a red light for eight years 😭😂
  • @pah1921il
    Not a fan of his politics, but I am a fan of his grace and professionalism.
  • One thing that got me smiling was 'Eh why did the car stop Oh we are on a Red light and you see children eating burrito at the back of the car seat😊'
  • @kenyelxo
    I never thought about Presidents not stopping at red lights. 😂
  • OMG a president that can make coherent sentences in his mother tongue!
  • So cute . He s so in love he equated his inauguration to his wedding.