Barack Obama
President of the United States from 2009 to 2017
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Barack Hussein Obama II is an American politician who served as the 44th president of the United States from 2009 to 2017. As a member of the Democratic Party, he was the first African-American president in U.S. history. Obama previously served as a U.S. senator representing Illinois from 2005 to 2008 and as an Illinois state senator from 1997 to 2004.
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Former Obama Staffer Jon Favreau Says Biden Must Be Energetic to Win DebateFormer Obama speechwriter Jon Favreau is laying out the keys to victory for President Biden, at least when it comes to debating Donald Trump ... and it's more about demeanor than policy. Jon joined us..TMZ.com - Published | |
Barack Obama's Half Sister Auma Tear-gassed Live on Air During Kenya ProtestsBarack Obama's half sister was inadvertently tear-gassed during a deadly demonstration in Africa ... and it's all on video. Auma Obama was being interviewed by CNN in the middle of Tuesday's protests..TMZ.com - Published | |
President Biden Secret Service Agent Robbed at Gunpoint During CA TripPresident Biden's Secret Service keeps taking hits -- one of the agents on his detail was robbed at gunpoint during the president's fundraising trip to California. While POTUS was rubbing elbows with..TMZ.com - Published | |
Conservatives, Liberals Clash Over Biden's 'Freezing' Moment with ObamaPresident Biden's age is once again a big talking point -- for his haters and his supporters -- after the Commander-in-Chief's awkward, and perhaps frozen, moment onstage during his L.A. fundraiser...TMZ.com - Published | |
Biden's NYC Presidential Fundraiser Disrupted by Pro-Palestine ProtestersPresident Biden's fundraiser in NYC alongside ex-Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton got interrupted by pro-Palestine protesters ... who made a big scene in an iconic venue. Joe and co. were..TMZ.com - Published | |
Barack Obama pays surprise visit to Downing StreetBarack Obama has paid a surprise visit to Rishi Sunak.Sky News - Published | |
Malia Obama Makes Her Red Carpet Debut At Sundance Film FestivalMalia Obama has come a long way from her childhood days in the White House ... 'cause she's now walking the red carpet at Sundance as a straight-up filmmaker. The 25-year-old daughter of former..TMZ.com - Published | |
Barack Obama Sends Message to America with Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar Song PickBarack Obama just dropped his annual year-end playlist and many think he is addressing the state of the union with his pick of Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar's latest collab!!! The former prez touted Bey..TMZ.com - Published | |
Celebrity Scramble -- Guess Who!This photo may not appear "picture perfect", but your "intention" here is to polish off the ornament-shaped celeb! This holiday stud once performed a Christmas classic for Barack and Michelle Obama,..TMZ.com - Published | |
Obama-produced biopic explores legacy of civil rights movement leaderA new Barack and Michelle Obama-produced biopic about Bayard Rustin, the civil rights activist who mentored Martin Luther King Jr, will explore how his sexuality has affected his legacy.Sky News - Published | |
Ex-Obama official arrested for Islamophobic abuse of halal food sellerPolice have arrested a former official from the Obama government who called an Egyptian street vendor a terrorist and said the deaths of 4,000 Palestinian children "wasn't enough".Sky News - Published | Barack Obama Speaks on Israel-Palestine, Both Sides the IssueBarack Obama spoke out about the conflict between Israel and Palestine -- and he says two things must be acknowledged as true ... on both sides of this thorny issue. The former President was recently..TMZ.com - Published |
President Obama Mourns Dick Butkus' Death, He 'Was Football' In ChicagoPeople in and around the sports world are honoring the life and legacy of Chicago Bears great Dick Butkus following his death ... with Barack Obama, Bill Belichick and more sharing their memories of..TMZ.com - Published | Barack, Michelle Obama Cheer On Novak Djokovic At US OpenBarack and Michelle Obama cheered on Novak Djokovic from the front row of the tennis superstar's US Open match Monday night ... an interesting sight -- considering the trio couldn't have been more in..TMZ.com - Published |
Sasha Obama Shops Alone at Trader Joe's, No Secret Service in SightBarack Obama's kids are just like us -- hitting the grocery store on their own to stock up on grub ... which is exactly what Sasha Obama was doing this week, sans any protection. The ex-First Daughter..TMZ.com - Published | Ice Cube Calls Out Barack Obama, Tells Tucker Carlson 'Nothing Changed'It's not only politics that makes for strange bedfellows -- Ice Cube's unloading on Barack Obama, Black Lives Matter, COVID-19 vaccines and more ... with, of all people, Tucker Carlson. The duo rolled..TMZ.com - Published |
Barack Obama's personal chef drowns in pondThe personal chef of former president Barack Obama has drowned near the family's home in Massachusetts.Sky News - Published Also reported by •TMZ.com | Boygenius' Lucy Dacus Calls Obama 'War Criminal' After Putting Her Song On PlaylistA Boygenius track got some serious praise from former President Barack Obama ... but band member Lucy Dacus isn't thrilled about the shout-out. "Not Strong Enough" by Lucy's group -- comprised of..TMZ.com - Published |
Man wanted for Capitol riots arrested after carrying explosives near Obama's homeA man who is wanted over his alleged role in the January 6 riots has been arrested after being caught outside the Washington DC home of former president Barack Obama with explosives, police said.Sky News - Published | USCIRF ex-commissioner takes on Obama for criticising Modi government on rights of MuslimsIndiaTimes - Published |
Obama should think about how many Muslim countries he attacked: Rajnath SinghIndiaTimes - Published | 'Obama ji should not forget...': Rajnath Singh reacts to former US President's Muslims in India remarkOn Sunday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that six Muslim-dominated countries were bombed by the US when Obama was its president.DNA - Published |
Barack Obama must spend his energy complimenting India more than criticizing: Johnnie MooreIndiaTimes - Published | Obama minority remark draws FM fire: ‘Bombed 6 Muslim nations’IndiaTimes - Published |
'Bombed six Muslim countries': Nirmala Sitharaman slams former US President Barack ObamaUnion Minister Nirmala Sitharaman slammed former US President Barack Obama's statement about minority rights in India.DNA - Published | '6 Muslim-dominated countries bombed by Obama regime': BJP attacks former US president for his minority rights commentsSenior BJP leader Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday attacked former US president Barack Obama for his comments regarding rights of ethnic minorities in India, and said that six Muslim-dominated countries..IndiaTimes - Published |
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Barack, Michelle Obama Arrive for Sasha Obama's USC GraduationBarack and Michelle Obama are in L.A. for a very special occasion -- one that has nothing to do with show biz or political fundraising ... they're here to watch their daughter Sasha get her diploma...TMZ.com - Published | Briton pleads guilty to hacking stars' Twitter accounts to steal Bitcoin![]() Sky News - Published |
Barack Obama, Bruce Springsteen and Steven Spielberg wow restaurant staff with last-minute booking![]() Sky News - Published | Barack, Michelle Obama's Dinner Date with Bruce Springsteen, Steven SpielbergFormer President Obama's living his best life, as they say ... not just flying to Spain for a Bruce Springsteen concert, but also enjoying a night out with the Boss and Steven Spielberg. Barack and..TMZ.com - Published |
Maharashtra soldier arrested for allegedly murdering Army colleague in SambaJammu: An Army soldier was arrested on Saturday for allegedly murdering his comrade inside a barack in Samba. The body of Sepoy Pawar Prathamsh was found inside the barack with a bullet injury. The..DNA - Published | Eli Manning Hoping To Get Jerry Seinfeld, Larry David On 'ManningCast'He landed Barack Obama ... now, Eli Manning has his sights set on his next dream "ManningCast" guests -- Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David!! TMZ Sports played a pivotal role (or so we tell ourselves) in..TMZ.com - Published |
Doug Williams Says He Teared Up After Mahomes, Hurts Made Super BowlDoug Williams tells TMZ Sports he teared up after Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts officially made the Super Bowl ... comparing the moment to when Barack Obama first got elected. Williams, the..TMZ.com - Published | Don Lemon Responds to Colbert Criticism Over 'Hoodie' Suit on CNNDon Lemon didn't appreciate Stephen Colbert mocking him over the fact he dressed down on the job ... responding by comparing himself to Zelensky, Obama and Trayvon Martin. The news anchor -- who now..TMZ.com - Published |
Michelle Obama, I 'Couldn't Stand' Barack for First Decade of MarriageMichelle and Barack Obama have talked for years about a rocky period in their lives -- when she was shouldering way more than him when it came to raising their kids -- but she's never been this blunt,..TMZ.com - Published | UFC's Angela Hill Talks Obama, Netflix Making Film About Grandpa's Alien AbductionUFC fighter Angela Hill's grandfather and wife claimed they were abducted in one of the most famous UFO encounters ever, and now Barack Obama and his production company are making a Netflix movie on..TMZ.com - Published |
Barack Obama Spotted Golfing In Hawaii Ahead Of The HolidaysBarack Obama is staying warm while most of the country is dealing with extreme weather .... hitting up a golf course in Hawaii ahead of the holidays. The former prez was spotted getting in a Round of..TMZ.com - Published | Barack Obama, NBA, WNBA Celebrate Brittney Griner ReturnBrittney Griner's on her way back home ... and plenty on U.S. soil are celebrating her freedom -- including Barack Obama, the NBA and the WNBA. All three released statements following the news of the..TMZ.com - Published |
Barack Obama Skewers Herschel Walker as Unqualified at Georgia RallyBarack Obama was in full-blown standup comedy mode Friday night in Georgia -- where he skewered Herschel Walker as wholly unqualified for the Senate ... among other occupations. The ex-Prez was..TMZ.com - Published | Barack Obama Joins Eli & Peyton on MNF, Manning's 'Dream Guest'Eight months ago TMZ Sports asked Eli Manning who his "dream guest" was for the MNF's Manningcast ... and the 2x Super Bowl-winning quarterback told us it was Barack Obama. Tonight, 44 joined Easy E..TMZ.com - Published |
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The Obamas Crash African-American Film Festival at Martha’s VineyardBarack and Michelle Obama made a surprise appearance at a film festival this week -- perhaps not too surprising though ... it was at Martha's Vineyard. The former First Couple took the stage Friday at..TMZ.com - Published | Barack Obama is a Wet Leg fan - and other surprises from his annual summer playlist![]() Sky News - Published |