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. 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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Barack & Michelle Obama Congratulate Trump, Say Election Outcome Wasn't What They Hoped ForFormer President Barack and former First Lady Michelle Obama have spoken out to congratulate Donald Trump and J.D. Vance on their big win, and acknowledge Kamala Harris and Tim Walz’s loss in the..TMZ.com - Published | |
US more cautious on global commitments since Obama: Jaishankar as US Presidential results pour inDuring an event in Canberra, India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stated that the United States is anticipated to embrace a more inward-looking approach, regardless of who wins the upcoming..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Oprah Winfrey, Elton John and Barack Obama among famous figures paying tribute to Quincy Jones Oprah Winfrey, Sir Elton John and Barack Obama among the famous figures who have paid tribute to Quincy Jones following his death at the age of 91.Sky News - Published | |
Gayle King Says Malia Obama Will Be Successful Without Famous Last NameGayle King says Malia Obama doesn't need her father's famous last name to make it in Hollywood ... because her work speaks for itself. We got Gayle in New York City on Thursday and our photog asked her..TMZ.com - Published | |
TMZ TV Hot Take: Barack Obama Says Malia Is Not a Nepo BabyMalia Obama thinks dropping her famous last name from the credits of her movies will make people forget who her parents are ... but we've got some debate about this in today's TMZ TV Hot Take. Barack..TMZ.com - Published | |
TMZ TV Hot Takes: Barack Obama, Chappell Roan, Robert KraftBarack Obama is lacking competent security, Chappell Roan is clarifying her comments on Kamala Harris and Robert Kraft is spending big on Tom Brady memorabilia ... all this on today's TMZ TV Hot Takes...TMZ.com - Published | |
Barack Obama's Secret Service Detail Penetrated, Armed Man Walks Up to SUVBarack Obama coming inches away from an armed stranger in a Hollywood alleyway is the latest stunning lapse of Secret Service security -- an absolutely shocking scene that played out last weekend .....TMZ.com - Published | |
'My mother's house was smaller than your...': PM Modi told former US President ObamaThis brief but poignant moment highlighted a bond that transcended politics. Both leaders shared humble beginnings, rising to the most powerful offices in their nations, bridging their worlds through..DNA - Published | |
Donald Trump Fires Back at Barack Obama's DNC RemarksDonald Trump's not backing off personal attacks ... remarking the Obamas were "taking shots" at him at the DNC -- so, why should he stick to policy? The former POTUS took the stage in North Carolina..TMZ.com - Published | |
The Obamas lit up the DNC - and once again it was the former first lady who proved she is the real orator There was an electric atmosphere inside the Chicago convention centre for Obama. Not Barack, but Michelle. Sky News - Published | |
'Do not boo - vote': Obama warns sequel 'usually worse' than first movie as he rounds on Trump Barack Obama has warned the sequel is "usually worse" than the first movie as he and Michelle Obama tried to rally their party in the race against Donald Trump.Sky News - Published | |
Barack Obama Drops Summer Playlist with Shaboozey, Beyoncé, Saweetie & MoreBarack Obama's got a healthy mix of hip hop, country, R&B and techno house in his ears right now -- the 43rd President's 2024 summer playlist covers every corner of the music map. Obama dropped his..TMZ.com - Published | |
'Entourage' Creator Doug Ellin Says Show Is The Secret Bipartisan SauceAs political tension ramps up ahead of the 2024 Presidential Election, there’s one ultimate bipartisan lifeline -- the TV show "Entourage." Doug Ellin, the genius behind the show, tells TMZ he thinks..TMZ.com - Published | Barack Obama and Michelle Obama Endorse Kamala Harris For PresidentKamala Harris’ 2024 presidential campaign just got a massive boost — and it comes from none other than Barack and Michelle Obama! The former president and first lady endorsed Harris' presidential..TMZ.com - Published |
'Proud' Obama endorses Harris to take on Trump in race for the White House Former president Barack Obama told Kamala Harris he "couldn't be prouder" as he endorsed her to replace Joe Biden as the Democratic candidate for the US election.Sky News - Published | Barack Obama isn't cheerleading Kamala Harris - he looks to be calling for an open contest President Joe Biden led the charge, endorsing Kamala Harris within minutes.Sky News - Published |
Barack Obama Pens Tribute to Joe Biden, Doesn't Endorse Kamala HarrisBarack Obama's breaking his silence on Joe Biden dropping out of the 2024 presidential race ... complimenting his former VP -- but stopping short of endorsing the current one. The 44th POTUS released a..TMZ.com - Published | As Obama stops short of backing Kamala Harris, who's throwing their weight behind vice president? Former president Barack Obama has stopped short of endorsing Kamala Harris to replace Joe Biden as the Democratic Party's presidential candidate.Sky News - Published |
Barack Obama Urging President Biden to Drop Out of Race, But Not to His FaceBarack Obama thinks President Joe Biden's chances at a second term are fading fast, and he should drop out of the race ... but, interestingly, he's not saying it to Biden's face. The Washington Post..TMZ.com - Published | Pressure builds on Biden as Obama 'questions his candidacy' Pressure is building on Joe Biden to end his re-election campaign after it emerged former president Barack Obama told allies his path to victory has greatly diminished.Sky News - Published |
Biden Says 'Black Jobs' Include Presidency & Vice Presidency with Obama & HarrisJoe Biden torched Donald Trump's comment about "Black jobs" -- saying the guy must not know the highest positions in government have been occupied by African Americans. The Prez stopped by the annual..TMZ.com - Published | Barack Obama Daps Up Team USA With Hilarious 'Key & Peele' Style HandshakesBarack Obama's living in a 'Key & Peele' skit ... the former President reenacted one of their most hilarious bits as #44 showed love to LeBron James and Team USA! If you haven't seen it (shame on..TMZ.com - Published |
Barack Obama was Given Heads up about George Clooney's Biden Op-EdBarack Obama was notified beforehand George Clooney's shocking op-ed was going to be published in the New York Times, encouraging Joe Biden to drop out of the 2024 presidential race, according to a new..TMZ.com - Published | 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 | Momentous development in Artificial Intelligence and AI - America & India: Key points from PM Modi's address to US CongressPrime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a joint session of the US Congress on Thursday, becoming only the third world leader ever to make such an address twice. PM Modi earlier addressed the US Congress..IndiaTimes - Published |
