Barack Obama issues disturbing war.ning
Obama Warns of Rising Authoritarianism
In a Hartford speech, Barack Obama cautioned the U.S. is “dangerously close” to becoming an autocracy. He compared recent developments to countries like Hungary, where elections exist but democratic norms erode.
Critique of Trump-Era Policies
Though largely absent from the spotlight since 2017, Obama has increasingly voiced concern over Donald Trump’s actions, including “defunding institutions like Harvard” and deploying aggressive tariffs. He now warns of a deeper threat to “democratic integrity.”
Erosion of Civil Liberties
Obama pointed to militarized responses to protests and harsh immigration tactics as signs the government is straying from transparency and accountability. He warned these are hallmarks of regimes that operate without respecting “fundamental rights.”
Call to Action and Hope
With over 2,000 ‘No King’ rallies nationwide, Obama praised civic activism but emphasized that “defending democracy also requires institutional courage.” Quoting Lincoln, he urged unity and empathy to restore “the better angels of our nature.”
